Monica Brown

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About The Author

Monica Brown is the award-winning author of more than thirty picture books for children, including Frida and her Animalitos, Waiting for the Biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match, and the Lola Levine chapter book series, inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage. She is the recipient of two Américas Awards, a Pura Belpré Honor, and The Christopher Award, among others. Visit her at MonicaBrown.net.

Books by Monica Brown

Singing Justice, Singing Peace

The Story of Joan Baez

By Monica Brown
Illustrated by Molly Mendoza
An illuminating picture book biography of renowned Mexican American folk musician Joan Baez, whose songs of justice, peace, and activism have inspired listeners to create positive change across the world, from Christopher Award–winning author Monica Brown and Caldecott Honoree Molly Mendoza.
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