Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

About F. Isabel CampoyRafael LopezTheresa Howell

F. Isabel Campoy is the author translator or anthologist of numerous books in the areas of poetry theater fictional narrative biography art and bilingual education. She has been recognized with the Laureate Award from the San Francisco Public Library the Reading the World Award and many others. The California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE) has created an award in her name. She is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on issues of transformative education second language acquisition and authentic writing. She lives in Northern California. Visit her at isabelcampoy.com and on Twitter at @fisabelcampoy. Rafael López grew up in Mexico City where he was immersed in the rich cultural heritage and color of street life. He is the illustrator of many vibrant picture books including the acclaimed Drum Dream Girl: How One Girls Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle and Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell. He has received the Pura Belpré and Américas Awards multiple times. Rafael López also designs and creates community-based murals nationwide. He divides his time between San Miguel de Allende Mexico and San Diego California. Visit him at rafaellopez.com. Theresa Howell began her career in publishing as a childrens book editor at Rising Moon where she helped to establish the bilingual imprint Luna Rising. She is the author of several childrens books with an artistic and cultural focus. Visit her at theresahowell.com and on Twitter at @theresaahowell.