Seize the Summer
Veo, Veo, I See You
ABOUT THE STORY
We all know about the state-imposed lockdowns of the year 2020. Back then my freelance work allowed me to stay safe at home. Others were not as lucky. I witnessed how caregivers at my mother’s assisted living could not miss a day of work. And I saw my husband go to work along many other health providers in difficult and dangerous circumstances. During long walks around the neighborhood I saw handmade signs go up in front of houses. These signs, some of which were created by children, publicly thanked essential workers. And the idea for this book was born: to celebrate essential workers in a joyful way, making them visible to the youngest children through the game of Veo, Veo (I Spy). You can Pre-order now!
TEacher’s Guide and Activity kit
Educators, be the first to download the comprehensive teacher’s guide for the book. And print out the activity kit so children can create their very own VEO, VEO, I SEE YOU collage just like Marisol and Pepito in the book. Your children can also honor the essential workers of their own home and/or school community. Then, snap a photo, share it on social media, and tag me!
Cool GREEn News
interview
Recently I had the pleasure of answering Maria Salvadore’s thoughtful questions for WETA’s Reading Rockets. Check it out!
En Español
Have you ever wondered what an illustrator’s studio looks like? In this video I welcome you into my studio and reveal some interesting details about the making of Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees. Narrated entirely in Spanish, with English subtitles, this is a video for budding artists and dual language students.
Summer Events and Beyond
Please join me!
• 7/27 ~ 4:00 pm. Discover Summer with Author/Illustrator Lulu Delacre. Mount Pleasant Public Library, 3160 16th St. NW, Washington, DC.
• 8/12~ 11:00 am. Discover Summer with Author/Illustrator Lulu Delacre. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC.
• 8/12~ 2:00 pm. Discover Summer with Author/Illustrator Lulu Delacre. Shepherd Park Library. 7420 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC.
• 8/15~ 3:00 pm. Discover Summer with Author/Illustrator Lulu Delacre. Petworth Library. 4200 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, DC.
• 8/22~ 4:00 pm. Discover Summer with Author/Illustrator Lulu Delacre. Lamond-Riggs Library. 5401 South Dakota Ave. NE, Washington DC.
• 9/5~Veo, Veo, I See You Book Birthday!
• 10/11&12~ Virginia Children’s Book Festival. Longwood University, VA.
For additional information on individual events go to calendar.
To learn about my programs at schools and conferences click here
Visiting a School with The Open Book Foundation