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by Patty Rodriguez (Author), Ariana Stein (Author), Citlali Reyes (Illustrator)
Introduce your little ones to the "Queen of Tejano Music" and a cross-cultural icon, Selena Quintanilla, with this commemorative edition of The Life of / La vida de Selena.
This special edition of The Life of / La vida de Selenacelebrates the life of the "Queen of Tejano Music", Selena Quintanilla. Introduce your little ones to the most recognizable Latina music artist of our time. Born on April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas, Selena Quintanilla was destined to be a star. Her career started at a young age when she became the lead singer in her family's band, Selena Y Los Dinos. As her popularity soared, so did her gift for fashion, and she soon began to design and manufacture her own line of clothing. To this day, her music and fashion continue to bloom in our hearts. Parents will want to get their hands on this best-selling Board Books with a celebratory twist of spot gloss glitter and a larger trim size in honor of the icon life of Selena Quintanilla.Author Biography
Patty Rodriguez is a renowned Latina leader with a diverse portfolio spanning entrepreneurship, media, and publishing. Proudly born and raised in Los Angeles by Mexican immigrant parents, she has dedicated her work to elevate the voices and stories of the American-Latino experience. Inspired by her journey toward motherhood and desire to raise her children in a bilingual environment, Rodriguez created and co-founded Lil' Libros, the #1 family-trusted bilingual children's media publisher. Being a storyteller at heart, she also launched sin miedo productions and Out of the Shadows: Dreamers to recognize the Dreamer movement and DACA. Her career achievements include 15 years as a Senior Producer and On-Air Talent at iHeartMedia's 102.7 KIIS FM, recognition as California's Woman of the Year, recipient of the LA Times Latinos De Hoy Cultural Influencer Award, and honored Selena Quintanilla in 2016 with the MAC x Selena campaign line in partnership with MAC Cosmetics.
Ariana Stein is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lil' Libros, the largest independent bilingual children's media company in North America. In 2021, she co-led one of the largest equity crowdfunding campaigns in the Latinx community empowering them to invest in literacy. Ariana and her longtime friend, Patty Rodriguez, launched Lil' Libros in 2014 to address the lack of resources and representation in children's literature. Passionate about bilingual education, Ariana aims to fill these gaps by creating culturally relevant and authentic content. Before dedicating her life to children's publishing, she spent 10 years in the corporate sector, holding management positions and successfully operating other businesses. Ariana is an alumna of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business. She has received numerous accolades, including the National Association Women's Business Owner "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Nick, and son, Ethan. On weekends, she enjoys searching for the best breakfast burritos in town and attending her son's baseball games. Citlali Reyes is a Mexican author, illustrator, and art director with over ten years of experience in children's publishing. She has illustrated more than forty bilingual children's books with Lil' Libros and debuted as both author and illustrator with Sana, sana, colita de rana. Her work draws from childhood memories, family traditions, and everyday moments of wonder. Traveling, stargazing, and photography fuel her creative toolbox, but her greatest inspiration comes from reading with her son, whose curiosity and laughter color her world.
