This presentation reports on a critical visual analysis of Latinx-themed picturebooks illustrated by Latinx artists and published in the US from 1990 to 2025. It specifically examines how these illustrators weave cultural beliefs and values into these titles using visual details, iconic cultural references, and complex techniques in their visual narratives on ceremonies like Día de los muertos and naming children after ancestors, among others. Participants will receive a comprehensive list of the titles analyzed and participate in discussions of their applications across various educational contexts.
