by Robert Casilla (Author), Robert Casilla (Illustrator)
"This bilingual picture book for kids recalls Major League Baseball pitcher Mariano Rivera's childhood in Panama, his fascination with playing ball-even if he had to make his glove out of cardboard-and his eventual signing with the New York Yankees, where he helped win five World Series"--
Author Biography
ROBERT CASILLA was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to parents from Puerto Rico. He has illustrated many children's books, including Pat Mora's The Remembering Day / El día de los muertos (Piñata Books, 2015) and First Day in Grapes (Lee & Low Books, 2014), which received a Pura Belpré Honor Award. He lives in New Fairfield, Connecticut, with his wife Carmen.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 31, 2023