While beginning his career working alongside Lowery on picture books that include Trick or Treat, It's Halloween! and Merry Christmas, Everyone!, Keep has more frequently branched out on his own, and his first solo effort was Clatter Bash!: A Day of the Dead Celebration. SidelightsĪn illustrator and author of children's books, Richard Keep recently collaborates with wife and fellow author Linda Lowery. Galbraith, Planting the Wild Garden, Peachtree Publishers (Atlanta, GA), 2006. Linda Lowery, One More Valley, One More Hill: The Story of Aunt Clara Brown, Random House (New York, NY), 2002. Illustrator and co-creator, with Lowery, of 'Jalapeños: Hot Bites for Cool Kids' weekly newspaper feature, Miami Herald international edition. Boo and Max, Peachtree Publishers (Atlanta, GA), 2005. (Self-illustrated) A Thump from Upstairs: Starring Mr. (Self-illustrated) Clatter Bash!: A Day of the Dead Celebration, Peachtree Publishers (Atlanta, GA), 2004. (And illustrator with Linda Lowery) Merry Christmas, Everyone!, Random House (New York, NY), 2003. (And illustrator with Linda Lowery) Who Wants a Valentine?, Random House (New York, NY), 2002. (And illustrator with wife, Linda Lowery) Trick or Treat, It's Halloween!, Random House (New York, NY), 2000. Honors AwardsĬhildren's Choice designation, International Reading Association, and Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People designation, Children's Book Council/National Council for the Social Studies, both 2005, both for Clatter Bash! Writings Graphic designer workshop presenter, with wife, Linda Lowery.

Lake Geneva Northwestern Military and Naval Academy, teacher of graphic and studio arts for seventeen years. The illustrations are colorful and reflect the art of the holiday.Born 1949, in Fort Atkinson, WI Education: University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, B.A. Children also learn about how to make sugar skulls, and learn how to draw Rosita at the end. The story can be read in either English or Spanish. The app allows readers to either hear the story being read or to read the story on their own. Parents and teachers should review the app prior to sharing it with students in case there are any individual concerns that need to be considered. Though some parents may be concerned about sharing a story with young children about the death of a sibling, this is sensitively done in a way that helps younger children understand what the Day of the Dead is all about. As Conchita seeks to remember her sister Rosita, readers are led through the various preparations and activities that families go through as part of remembering and honoring the dead. This book app tells the story of twin girls, Conchita and Rosita. Rosita y Conchita: A Peek 'n Play Story Appĭevices: Designed for both iPad and iPhone

Clatter Bash! by Richard Keep