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Tito Puente Mambo King, Rey del Mambo
Written by Monica Brown
Harper Collins 2013
This vibrant picture book biography of musician Tito Puente brings the remarkable story
of a talented legend to life. From musical prodigy on the streets of Harlem to five-time Grammy Award winner; Tito’s life was full of rhythm. This Pura Belpré Illustration Honor book celebrates his dynamic career spanning half a century and crossing both musical and national borders. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. This is the true life story of a boy
whose passion for music turned him into the "King of Mambo."
AWARDS
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Pura Belpré Illustration Honor
2013

American Library Association Booklist
2013

School Library Journal’s Top 10
Latino-themed Books
2013
REVIEWS
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“A vibrant, reverent celebration of the godfather of salsa. López’s pictures, layered acrylics on prepared wooden boards, convey salsa’s rhythmic exuberance via a riotous palette... Multihued swirls and plumes emanate from Tito’s timbales and drumsticks; Celia Cruz soars
in a costume whose fuchsia feathers seem to morph from the sea green waves below”.
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Kirkus Reviews
“My father was an inspiration to many generations of Latin music fans worldwide. This book is a testament to that. Now his name and likeness will reach a brand-new group of young fans
who will discover his genius and talent.”
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Tito Puente Jr.