Overview
"A tender portrait of paternal love in its many varieties.” KIRKUS REVIEWS- VERDICT: Get it- KIRKUS REVIEWSMy Father Said, Mi Padre Dijo is a love letter to all working dads. Through vibrant and colorful images that reflect Latino themes and perspectives, this bilingual book beautifully highlights the tireless dedication and selflessness of fathers. Written and illustrated by renowned creativity crusader and artist Simon Silva, each page is a demonstration of paternal love in action. Through vivid illustrations and emotionally resonant text, acclaimed artist and creativity advocate Simon Silva captures everyday moments of paternal devotion, resilience, and cultural pride. This powerful tribute to fatherhood is perfect for Father’s Day, diverse family read-alouds, and classrooms celebrating Latino role models, working-class heroes, and the importance of family values. A touching addition to any bilingual or multicultural children’s book collection.
Author Bio
Simón Silva was born in Mexicali, Mexico. He is the seventh of eleven children and grew up in the Imperial Valley near the Frontera. He describes his family as not having extra money for entertainment, which led him to began drawing. Wanting a better life for himself away from the harsh conditions of working in the fields, he decided to go to college and got his Associate Arts degree from Imperial Valley College. He then followed that with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Since then, Silva has made a career out of painting, public speaking, and writing.
