Robert Liu-Trujillo

Papa Culture

Anton and I are excited to have on Robert Liu-Trujillo who is an author and artist from Oakland, CA who wrote and illustrated the childrens book Furqan’s First Flat Top.
Here is the list of children and YA books that Robert shared on the episode:

• Justine Villanueva (Picture bk) Mama, mama know what I like ages 4-8 (Family/ Filipino)
• Thi Bui (Graphic novel) The best we could do ages 12-18 (Vietnam/immigration)
• Nidhi Chanani (Graphic novel) Pashmina (Fall 2017) ages 8-14 (Disc. of culture)
• Ann Berlak (picture bk) Joelito's big decision ages 4-8 (Worker solidarity)
• Gayle Romasanta (picture bk) Beautiful Eyes ages 4-8 (filipino culture/beauty)
• Maya Gonzalez (Picture BK) They He She Me ages 4-8 (Gender)

These are other books he has worked on besidesFurqan's First Flat Top:

• Tony Medina (Picture bk) 13 Ways of Looking at a Black Boy ages 4-8 (Boys of color)
• Laurin Mayeno (Picture bk) One of a kind, like me ages 4-8 (gender fluidity)
• Melissa Reyes (Picture bk) I am Sausal Creek ages 4-8 (ecology, local history)
• Diane Gonzales Bertrand A Bean and Cheese Taco Birthday ages 4-8 (Siblings, food)

Find Robert at his website: www.robdontstop.com, Instagram: @Robert_tres, Twitter: @Robertres

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