Le Papillon de Carlito 2 / La Mariposa de Carlito 2 (Hardcover)

Suite au succès important du premier tome, Le papillon de Carlito 2 / La mariposa de Carlito 2 reprend là où la première histoire termine. Ce conte bilingue franco-espagnol nous transporte au cœur des traditions mexicaines du Jour des morts, vues à travers les yeux curieux et sensibles de Carlito et Samia. Le récit aborde avec beaucoup humour, de joie et de délicatesse les thèmes du deuil, de la mémoire et du cycle de la vie, dans un langage accessible aux jeunes lecteurs. Richement illustré par les illustrations de Augusto Mora, ce livre est ancré dans les célébrations culturelles du Mexique et du Canada. Les lecteurs découvriront comment créer un autel de morts, symbole de gratitude envers les êtres chers disparus et comment la mort prend différent sens dans chaque culture.

Following the huge success of the first volume, Le papillon de Carlito 2 / La mariposa de Carlito 2 picks up where the first story left off. This bilingual French-Spanish tale transports us to the heart of Mexican Day of the Dead traditions, seen through the curious and sensitive eyes of Carlito and Samia. The story tackles the themes of mourning, memory and the cycle of life with humour, joy and sensitivity, in language accessible to young readers. Richly illustrated by Augusto Mora, this book is rooted in the cultural celebrations of Mexico and Canada. Readers will discover how to create an altar for the dead, a symbol of gratitude towards departed loved ones, and how death takes on different meanings in each culture.

Rafael Benitez, MA in Intercultural Mediation, has over 15 years of experience in intercultural mediation, using art to create enriching dialogues with a diverse clientele. Trilingual (French, English,Spanish), he facilitates access to cultural diversity, combining creativity and productivity to excel as an artist. A specialist in narrative techniques, Rafael communicates effectively on inclusion and diversity, inspiring dialogue and exchanges. His leadership with the organization PAAL was recognized with the prestigious Governor General’s Award, a testament to his impact and innovation in cultural mediation.His commitment and passion for generating innovative ideas and seizing opportunities have established Rafael as a leader in cultural and intercultural mediation, dedicated to connecting individuals from all walks of life.

Augusto Mora is a comic book illustrator and author with a multinational reach. His work has been exhibited in Cozumel, Madrid, Mexico, Chicago, Houston and Québec. In 2010 he received first place in the National Graphic Novel Award from Editorial JUS for his work, El Maizo, la maldición del basta. In 2019, he completed an artist residency in Québec City, supported by the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec. Augusto lives in Mexico City.