Quizás Algo Hermoso: Cómo el arte transformó un barrio (Maybe Something Beautiful Spanish edition)

This is a wonderfully written book in Spanish and the illustrations are beautiful as well. My child loves to paint so reading this book that involves painting is quite inspirational.

A beautiful picture book with a great story. Totally recommend it for all the Spanish speaking parents with little kids

Quizás algo hermoso is hopeful and inspiring, not only because of its message, but because it is based on a true story. In the book, we meet Mira, a young artist who uses colorful drawings to enliven her world and connect with people in her neighborhood. When she meets a muralist in her community, her love of art takes on another dimension, and together they work to transform their surroundings by engaging in a collective art project. Their desire to be inclusive shows their neighbors that artistic expression is accessible to anyone willing to pick up a paint brush. By doing so, they debunk the idea that the label “artist” should be reserved solely for those who pursue formal artistic training. The permission to create, to unite for a common purpose, and to use beauty as a tool in community empowerment provide valuable motivation for readers imagining how to replicate this magical experience.Aside from the message, readers will be delighted to know that the illustrator, Rafael López, is the muralist upon whom the story is based. López and his wife Candice, a graphic designer and community organizer, are the ones who envisioned this project in the East Village of San Diego, California. The illustrations are vivid, engaging, and inspiring. The art depicts a multiracial cast of characters, something I personally look for and value in picture books.I’ve read both the English (2016) and Spanish (2018) versions of the book and thoroughly enjoyed both. I am thrilled that such a relevant and instructional book has been translated into Spanish because it allows the message to reach a wider audience.