‘The Life of/La Vida de Selena’ is a board book published by Lil’ Libros, a bilingual publishing company started by the book’s co-authors, Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein. It is available for preorder on Amazon.com. Courtesy photo
A children’s book on the life of Selena Quintanilla is set to be released on March 6, 2018. A bilingual biography, “The Life of/La Vida de Selena” tells the story of Selena’s journey to stardom, including fun facts readers might not be able to find anywhere else.
The mini-book is written by Patty Rodriguez, producer of “On Air with Ryan Secrest,” and Ariana Stein. Together, the two have co-authored other bilingual board books, including “Frida,” “Loteria” and “Zapata: Colors.”
The two formed their own publishing company, Lil’ Libros, to fill a need in the publishing industry for first concepts books in both English and Spanish.
Illustrator Citlali Reyes creates the artwork for all of the Lil’ Libros books, including the new Selena bio.
“This is our way of saying thank you, Selena,” reads a post on Instagram from Lil’ Libros. “This is how we can thank you. By never forgetting you; by sharing your smile, music, and life with our children. By reminding them that you were us. That you loved and sang in two languages. That wherever you went, you were proud of who you were and where you came from. ”
According to People magazine, Rodriguez started the 2013 petition that led to the creation of M.A.C. Cosmetic’s Selena line. Products echoing the Latina superstar’s look sold out immediately upon release in 2016.
“The Life of/La Vida de Selena” is available for preorder for $8.99 on Amazon.com.
