The vigil Of The Little Angels (Day of the Dead In Mexico) La Velacion De Los Angelitos (Dia De Muertos En Mexico)

Cultural Writing. Illustrated children's book. This bilingual book narrates the way children celebrate the Day of the Dead in the island of Janitzio in the Mexican state of Michoacan. Fully illustrated by Jose J. Murguia, with photo essays and text by Mary J. Andrade, this book seeks to both instruct children in the traditions of the ancestral celebration and keep the tradition alive. Andrade has won The Mexican Silver Pen award for recognition of other work she has done about the Day of the Dead in Michoacan. Her books about the Day of the Dead in Michoacan, Oaxaca and Mexico City are also available from SPD.Mary J. Andrade is the author of 'The vigil Of The Little Angels (Day of the Dead In Mexico) La Velacion De Los Angelitos (Dia De Muertos En Mexico)', published 2001 under ISBN 9780966587630 and ISBN 0966587634.