Publisher's Synopsis
Aurora Mendoza Mejía is the oldest daughter of Isauro Mendoza Nava and Julia Mejía. She was born in Mexico the same year that Pablo Picasso painted Guernica and that J. R. R. Tolkien published The Hobbit. Sister to her dear brothers Albert and Victor, Aurora was a feminine example of a sister to her young brothers. Sensitive and creative, Aurora expressed herself from an early age in her taste for fashion, design and dance. It wasn't until her days as a grandmother that she discovered her taste for literary expression.These poems and Calaveras were inspired in her life experiences, by her family and friends. They are documented here for her loved ones.Calaveras: Rhymes to celebrate the Day of The Dead. Death is known by various names in the popular lingo: The Calaca (as a title, in a variation of skull "calavera")The Skinny OneLittle Skinny OneSlimThe Boney OneCalaca (as a name)Always recognizing her for her skeletal aspect and to make fun with nicknames and diminutivesAurora Mendoza Mejía es la hija mayor de Isauro Mendoza Nava y Julia Mejía. Nació en México el mismo año que Pablo Picasso pinta Guernica, y que J. R. R. Tolkien publica El Hobbit. Hermana de sus queridos hermanos Alberto y Victor, Aurora fué un ejemplo femenino de hermana mayor para sus pequeños hermanos. Sensible y creativa, Aurora se expresa desde temprana edad en su gusto por la moda, el diseño, y el baile. No fué sino hasta sus días de abuelita que ha descubierto su gusto por la expresión literaria.Estos poemas y calaveras fueron inspirados en sus vivencias, por su familia y amigas. Aquí quedan documentados para sus seres queridos.Calaveras: Rimas para celebrar el Dia de los Muertos. A La Muerte se le conoce por varios nombres en el lenguaje popular: La CalacaLa FlacaFlaquitaFlacaLa HuesudaCalacaSiempre reconociéndola por su aspecto de esqueleto y para dar risa con apodos y diminutivos.
