Myra y el Enredo del Dibujo

by Rosemary Rivera, Mario Menjivar (Illustrations)

Myra is a 7 year-old with a simple dream: to win the school art contest and the adoration of the world. When her artistic vision gets strong reactions from the grownups, Myra’s dream looks like it’s about to become reality. Or is it? A funny, Almost True story about what happens when adults forget how to think like a kid.

64 pages, Hardcover

Published October 31, 2022

About the author

Rosemary Rivera is a self-described Nuyorican nerd born and raised in The South Bronx. She’s lived many creative lives, beginning as a magazine writer and editor to working behind the scenes in network television at Telemundo and NBC, all the while creating ideas on the side. This included developing content for animated movies and TV shows with her partner, a former Disney animator and illustrator. This book is one of their various collaborations. For more about her books and web comic, visit www.moonbearcc.com.

Reviews

[Maritza Mejia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Myra y el drama del dibujo es uno de esos libros que nunca se olvidan. Todo empieza con la emoción de la pequeña Myra cuando el Sr. Punchinello anuncia el concurso anual de arte. Aunque Myra tenía una semana para presentar su arte, no podo esperar y al finalizarlo lo entrego a su profesor quien quedo en estado de shock. Su mayor deseo era ganar y superar a su compañero Tobee, en lugar de eso, acabó en la silla del psicólogo, en el despacho del director y en la sala de detención con otro niño que hizo un regalo para su hermana, pero nadie lo entendió excepto Myra.

La construcción del drama es emocionante como el mensaje oculto, "los adultos no ven las cosas como los niños". Este libro ilustrado recibió la lista 2023 de Libros Infantiles No Convencionales. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente; ¡este libro debe estar en todas las aulas!

[Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

Myra y el Enredo del Dibujo: Spanish Edition by Rosemary Rivera is a captivating journey into the world of Myra and her artistic adventures. The book offers a sweet and funny storyline of how often adults seem to miss the point because, at the end of the day, we all have an inner child.  Myra's escapades with drawing unfold in a way that not only sparks creativity, imagination, and determination to win the coveted prize of the best drawing. Every child who loves to draw will relate to Myra and her "enredo del dibujo".  Available in both Spanish and English readers will enjoy a fun and imaginative real-life story.  Myra y el Enredo del Dibujo is a must-read for young and adult readers alike.   This is a fun book to add to your home or classroom library.

[Maritere Rodriguez Bellas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Myra y el enredo del Dibujo nos cuenta la divertida historia de Myra, una niña precoz y avispada que ama el arte y sueña con ganar el concurso de arte escolar y la admiración de todos a su alrededor.

Orgullosa de su dibujo, y super emocionada, Myra no tarde ni un día en entregarle su creación de arte al profesor. Pero, queda el profesor tan impresionado con el arte de Myra como ella esperaba? Porqué, de repente, Myra se encuentra con dando explicaciones sobre su dibujo a los adultos que la cuestionan?

Este es un cuento original y educativo que de manera divertida y convincente nos recuerda que el arte es realmente subjetivo ¡no importa nuestra edad! ¡Brava Rosemary Rivera!

[NBPB Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little Myra was excited about Mr. Punchinello’s announcement about the annual art contest. Myra had a week to submit her art, but she couldn’t wait. Finally, Myra finished her art and gave it to the teacher. She wanted to win it, overtaking Tobee, who always seemed to compete with her. She dreamt of holding the victory trophy and even opening an art gallery. When Mr. Punchinello saw the art, he couldn’t believe his eyes. He took Myra to Dr. Lin, and she made Myra do some weird tests. Later, the teacher took Myra to the principal’s office, and he reacted like Mr. Punchinello. What did Myra draw exactly? Did she win the prize?

We picked this book for its cover. The comic-styled book talks about how a little girl’s positivity leads to an outcome she firmly believes in. The illustrations are fun and wild, like little Myra’s imagination, strengthening the storyline. Adults need to read this book to understand what it is like to be a kid.
Myra and The Drawing Drama by Rosemary Rivera told in Seuss-inspired illustrations, remind adults why it is crucial to nurture a free-thinking, cheerful child’s mind.
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[Lissette Norman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, love, love all the humor and drama in this wonderful book!!! I couldn’t help rooting for funny and self-assured Myra! The build up to the drama is great and the overall message that adults forget how to think like children is powerful! Kids as well as adults will enjoy it. This book belongs in every library and I highly recommend it!

[Dylan Teut · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a little bit to connect the dots, but once I did, everything clicked and I gasped.
I can't imagine what it took to put this into a picture book format, and it's a picture book I'll never forget.