This award-winning bilingual children’s book is a perfect introduction to Llort’s life and artistic journey while encouraging young readers to embrace their own creativity and cultural roots.
Cynthia Gonzalez, founder of Salvies Who Lunch and a proud Salvadoran storyteller, wrote The Life of / La vida de Llort to help preserve and share the legacy of one of El Salvador’s most influential artists with future generations.
Fernando Llort’s art has transformed the way the world sees El Salvador, celebrating our people, traditions, landscapes, and resilience through vibrant colors and joyful imagery. His work inspires cultural pride, community empowerment, and sense of belonging.
By purchasing this book, you are doing more than adding a story to your bookshelf, you are investing in the work of Salvies Who Lunch. 100 % of proceeds help fund our community programs, including the Bichitos & Bichitas Club, where children explore Central American art, culture, and identity through hands-on learning experiences.
Thank you for helping us celebrate our stories, honor our artists, and ensure that the next generation grows up knowing the beauty and richness of our culture.
Author: Cynthia Gonzalez
Awards:
Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP): 2023 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature
California Department of Education: Commended List, 2024
International Latino Book Awards: Best Board Book, 2024
This award-winning bilingual children’s book is a perfect introduction to Llort’s life and artistic journey while encouraging young readers to embrace their own creativity and cultural roots.
Cynthia Gonzalez, founder of Salvies Who Lunch and a proud Salvadoran storyteller, wrote The Life of / La vida de Llort to help preserve and share the legacy of one of El Salvador’s most influential artists with future generations.
Fernando Llort’s art has transformed the way the world sees El Salvador, celebrating our people, traditions, landscapes, and resilience through vibrant colors and joyful imagery. His work inspires cultural pride, community empowerment, and sense of belonging.
By purchasing this book, you are doing more than adding a story to your bookshelf, you are investing in the work of Salvies Who Lunch. 100 % of proceeds help fund our community programs, including the Bichitos & Bichitas Club, where children explore Central American art, culture, and identity through hands-on learning experiences.
Thank you for helping us celebrate our stories, honor our artists, and ensure that the next generation grows up knowing the beauty and richness of our culture.
Author: Cynthia Gonzalez
Awards:
Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP): 2023 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature
California Department of Education: Commended List, 2024
International Latino Book Awards: Best Board Book, 2024
