Here are Nydia’s current and future releases listed below.
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ABOUT NOT FAR FROM HERE
Illustrated by Devon Holzwarth. Candlewick, 2024.
ISBN: 978-1536227062
A debut author and an award-winning illustrator unite to craft an entirely bilingual ode to the amor, courage, and memories we carry from one generation to the next, from one country to another.
Mamá tells her children a story that began when their papá was a niño, not far from here. Their abuelitas told stories of their antepasados, and their abuelo, a blacksmith, taught their papá how to make art from earth and fire. When abuelo died, papá took all those lessons to heart and crossed la frontera to el norte to follow his sueños. There, he worked and overcame barriers, known to many immigrants alike, to forge his own obra maestra: a familia and a future in which anything is possible.
Not Far From Here is a 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book Winner!
Not Far From Here is a 2025 International Latino Book Awards Honorable Mention Winner!
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ABOUT FRIDA KAHLO’S FLOWER CROWN
Illustrated by Loris Lora. Abrams, 2025.
ISBN: 978-1949480351
A lyrical and inspiring picture book about the life of Frida Kahlo—told through the language of flowers—and how she blossomed into a celebrated, beloved artist.
Like a seed / Frida sprouted /
And burst through the earth where / the coyotl once foraged.
Coyoacán was the place where Frida grew.
This poetic and empowering picture book, written by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez and illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor awardee Loris Lora, features the very flora Frida grew in her garden, bought at the market in her hometown, painted in her famous portraits, and wore proudly in a crown around her head.
Back matter will include a labeled, illustrated guide to all the flowers and plants featured, an author’s note, and an activity for kids to make their own flower crown!
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ABOUT FRIDA KAHLO Y SU CORONA DE FLORES
Illustrated by Loris Lora. Vintage Español, 2025.
ISBN: 979-8890983985
Podría decirse que Frida Kahlo floreció hasta convertirse en una de las artistas más célebres y queridas del mundo. Por eso este álbum ilustrado usa el lenguaje de las flores para contar su inspiradora historia.
Y este libro es un curioso acercamiento a la vida de la pintora a través de las mismas flores que cultivó en su jardín, compró en el mercado de su ciudad natal, pintó en sus retratos más famosos y lució con orgullo en una corona sobre su cabeza.
Además de la historia de Frida, podrás encontrar aquí una guía ilustrada de todas las flores y plantas que se mencionan; una nota de la autora, y una actividad para que niñas y niños creen su propia corona de flores.
The Women Before Us: Weaving Stories in My Huipil (08/11/2026) Candlewick Press. Pre-order available now. More information on the Spanish edition, here.
Vroom, Vroom, Vámonos: From School Bus to Chicken Bus (spring 2027) Scholastic
Nydia Armendia-Sánchez 