Lulu Delacre

Bilingual Author and Illustrator of Children's Books Since 1980

Selected Works Publishers give deep discounts on books for an author's visit

2013 • English Hardcover • Lee & Low Books • ISBN: 978-1-60060-882-7 • $11.95 
2011 • Large Format Boardbook for Autistic Children /Special Needs /Early Childhood • Lee & Low Books • ISBN:978-1-60060-460-7 • $20.00 
2008 • English Hardcover • Lee & Low Books • ISBN: 978-1-60060-242-9 • $19.95 Order directly from Lee & Low
2008 • Bilingual Hardcover • Children's Book Press available from Lee and Low Books • ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-222-3 ISBN-10: 0-89239-222-3 • $18.95
Rafi and Rosi• 2004 • HarperCollins • Out-of-Print in all versions • Available as an e-book from uTalesRafi and Rosi: Carnival! • 2006 • HarperCollins • Out-of-Print in all versions • Coming soon as an e-book!
2004 • Bilingual Hardcover • Lee & Low Books • 1-584-30-159-7 • $16.95 • 2006 • Bilingual CD • Lee & Low Books • 1-60060-1235 • $12.95
2002 • Bilingual • Millbrook Press • Exceptional Social Studies Titles for Primary Grades • To order: Lerner Costumer Service at 1-800-328-4929
2000 • English Edition Trade Paperback • 078-0-545-43098-2 • $6.99 Cuentos con sazón 2001 • Spanish Edition Paperback • Scholastic • 0-439-22649-X • $4.50
1996 •English Paperback • Scholastic • 0-439-24398-X • $5.99 De oro y esmeraldas: Mitos, leyendas y cuentos populares de Latinoamérica1996 • Spanish Edition Paperback • Scholastic • 0-590-67684-9 • $6.99


One Author for the Whole School!

Playing Latino Games
Choose a Program
Because of the wide range of my books, I am able to reach and inspire children of all ages.

In all school programs, when appropriate, I stress the importance of keeping one's heritage and language. I explain how my Latino heritage has been a source of inspiration for my books. I can present in English or Spanish. A question and answer period is always included.

The equipment required varies according to the program.

Prepare the Audience

Make sure the students are familiar with my work, not only will they anticipate the visit with enthusiasm, but will be able to ask meaningful questions. Reading a picture book, or a couple of stories aloud to the class is an excellent preparation.




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Brainstorming a story at the National Museum of Natural History, DC
Fees and Charges

Lulu presents up to four programs in one day.
Honorarium:
Rates vary according to distance.
A confirmation letter is required.
Arrange for payment on the day of the visit.
If an invoice or other paperwork is needed please contact the author in advance so check can be prepared.


For Older Audiences


NEW Salsa Stories Family Workshop
90 min. We explore how special foods spark fond family memories, and how these memories can be transformed into stories. Lulu explains the creative process behind the book and guides families to begin crafting their own short story or poem using the remembered, the known, and the imagined. The youngest ones can help with illustrations. Materials provided by the host. Perfect to encourage literacy during Family Nights!

From Event to Bound Book : The Creation of a Memoir
45 min. Lulu Delacre explains the steps in the making of Alicia Afterimage. She describes the interview process, the challenges of multiple voices and points of view, the use of voice to develop character, and the search for clarity in placing memories in the past or distant past. She talks about the importance of revising and editing and the thought process in the final selection of images for the book. Reading the book prior to the visit is highly recommended. This is a program that brings to the foreground thought-provoking themes for many teens. A question and answer period is included.
Recommended for grades 8th -11th and/or older English language learners.


Speeches to Adults


Lulu Delacre conducts teacher workshops and gives speeches related to her work as an author and illustrator.

She has been a speaker at the International Reading Association; National Council of Teachers in English; California Reading Association; Spanish Institute; TESOL; National Association of Bilingual Educators; Michigan Reading Association; Frostburg University Children's Literature Institute, MD; the Rabbit Hill Festival, CT; the University of Southern Mississippi, Atlanta University; University of Minnesota; the Mazza Summer Institute; the Shenandoah University Children's Book Festival, VA: Fordham University, NY; the University of Wisconsin; Tulsa University, OK; Ohio State University; Diamond State Reading Association; the University of Northern Colorado; the University of Puerto Rico; the Universidad Católica de Ponce, PR; Kids are Customers Too Conference, MD; SCBWI Regional Conference; ADEC Conferece, among others.

To invite her to speak at your conference contact her.
NEW How Far Do You Love Me? Creating Your Own Journey of Love in Words and Pictures 1 hour. Learn to play the game that gave birth to the book! A reading of the poem; a slide show explaining the illustration process; brainstorming with participants of the far away places love can reach. With the host’s art materials, Lulu guides family units in creating literary and visual images to set on paper and take home. A parent/​child creative workshop perfect for libraries, art museums, and children’s hospitals art programs.

Jay and Ben: Pre-telling and Retelling for Fun
30 min. A slide show explaining how and why Jay and Ben were born. We look for clues in the sequential panels of pictures to read the story together, look for opposites, and arrange sequencing cards into chronological order. Brainstorming about future Jay and Ben adventures. We end the program singing a song together.
Recommended for Pre K-1.
Can be adapted for children with autism.

From Arroz to Shake it!
45 min. Lulu teaches gentle games from Arrorró mi niño, tells the story behind the creation of Arroz con Leche: Popular Songs and Rhymes from Latin America, and dances game-songs from Arroz con Leche and Shake it, Morena! with selected students. Recommended for Pre K-1.

The Making of a Book
Rafi and Rosi : Carnival!

45 min. A reading of Queen for a Day, a slide show in DVD format that explains the process in the making of a book, and a peek at an authentic vejigante costume.
Recommended for grades 1- 3.

Meet Rafi and Rosi
45 min. A slide show in DVD format telling how the characters were born and the stories developed, a demonstration of the "magic fingers" trick. Recommended for grades 1-2.

The Storyteller's Candle: from Idea to Collage Art
45 min. A reading of the story, a slide show explaining how to set a story back in time through illustration, and an explanation of the research in looking for accuracy and authenticity. This program stresses the important role of librarians in the dreams of children.
Recommended for grades 3-4.

Salsa Stories
45 min. We explore how special foods spark fond family memories, and how these memories can be transformed into stories. A reading of a story, an explanation of the creative process behind the book and the powerful role of family anecdotes. A slide show explains the printing process used for the illustrations
Recommended for grades 3-5.

The Path to Golden Tales
45 min. A reading of a tale, a slide show that explains the extensive research behind this book, and the importance of authenticity when dealing with myths, legends, and folktales.
Recommended for grades 4-6.

Celebrate with Latino Songs, Stories, and Foods!
30 to 45 min. This presentation focuses on the books Arrorró mi niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games, Arroz con Leche: Popular Songs and Rhymes from Latin America and Salsa Stories. I explain why I felt the need to create Arroz con Leche. I share some of the gentle games of Arrorró. I read a story from Salsa Stories and explain how I created the art. We end dancing the arroz con leche game song. With the host's help, a sampling of Salsa Stories' recipes may be offered.
Recommended for all ages including adults. A perfect program for Libraries or School Family Nights.