Duncan Tonatiuh, illustrator of "Diego Rivera: His World and Ours"

"Diego Rivera: His World and Ours," highlights the accomplishments of Mexican painter, activist, and muralist Diego Rivera. Tonatiuh's stylized illustrations include elements of Mayan artwork and represent his interpretation of Diego's original artwork, answering the question: what would Diego paint today? Through eye-catching digital collage, Tonatiuh juxtaposes contemporary Mexican life with the past.

The book was written by Duncan Tonatiuh and published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS.

"Tonatiuh's visually appealing, layered artwork rendered in a mural style pays homage to Diego's paintings while balancing traditional images with modern twists," said Pura Belpré Award Committee Chair Jamie Campbell Naidoo.

Duncan Tonatiuh, recipient of a 2011 Pura Belpré Honor Award for "Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin" is a native of Mexico City who grew up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He graduated from Parsons the New School for Design and currently resides in both New York City and Mexico.

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