In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Hernandez's birth comes the first picture book about the famous dancer and choreographer, from an award-winning author and illustrator who tells the story of the founder of one of Mexico's most revered dance troupes. Full color.

Duncan Tonatiuh was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende, in the historical state of Guanajuato, Mexico. He studied writing and illustration at Parsons School of Design at the New School in New York City. His books, including A Land of Books, Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns, and The Princess and theWarrior, have received many awards over the years. He divides his time between New York City and Mexico.