Children's Books
Illustrated books for young readers that bring indigenous stories, cultural traditions, and social values to life through art and narrative.
PEACE/MIR: Now & Forever
A bilingual English/Bosnian picture book about peace, published by the International Peace Center in Sarajevo. Translated by Llana Kulina, PEACE/MIR extends Dr. Rivera's long dialogue with Bosnia and Herzegovina — a country defined both by the tragedy of recent war and by ongoing efforts to build lasting reconciliation.
Cinco De Mayo: Patriotic Adventures of Cholo, Vato, and Pano
Cholo, Vato, and Pano celebrate Cinco de Mayo, exploring Mexican and Mexican American heritage through adventure, pride, and community — using the holiday as a lens for understanding identity, resistance, and cultural memory.
Cholo in the Clouds with Sky
A meditative, visually rich journey into imagination, ancestry, and the places we carry within us. Tony Ortega's vibrant artwork brings the dreamlike sky-landscapes to life.
Who Am I? Family Adventures of Cholo, Vato, and Pano
This entry centers family, identity, and belonging — questions at the heart of the Chicano experience. Young readers are invited to explore who they are in relation to their families, their culture, and their community.
Days of the Dead: Aztec Adventures of Cholo, Vato, and Pano
Cholo, Vato, and Pano travel into the world of Día de los Muertos, guided by Aztec tradition and the memory of ancestors — a festival of love, remembrance, and the belief that those who have passed remain close.
