Lola is a young Spanish girl in awe of her glamorous older sister. However, she discovers her own talent and duende, or spirit, through secret fandango lessons from her father. The text is infused with the rhythms, movements and sounds of the dance and the humanity of Lola’s family is beautifully portrayed by Micha Archer’s collage-paintings.

Book with story CD features narration by the Amador family.

Watch our behind the scenes video with the Amador family for Lola's Fandango!

Lola's Fandango is an Ezra Jack Keats honorable mention for best author and illustrator!
Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education
ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award Finalist
Editor's Choice, Booklist
Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature (Semifinalist)