Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras (Robert

Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal (Awards))

Funny BonesÂ tells the story of how the amusing calaverasâ€”skeletons performing various everyday or festive activitiesâ€”came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist JosÃ© Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852â€“1913). In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexicoâ€™s DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupeâ€™s, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity.

The book includes an authorâ€™s note, bibliography, glossary, and index.
Country USA
Manufacturer Abrams Books for Young Readers
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-08-25
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Abrams Books for Young Readers
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2015-08-25
Format	Kindle eBook

Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras (Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal (Awards))