Robert Casilla

About The Author

Robert Casilla was born in New Jersey to parents from Puerto Rico. He received a bachelor of fine arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Robert has illustrated more than thirty children’s books, including Jalapeño Bagels and First Day in Grapes, which received a Pura Belpré Honor. Robert lives and works from his home in New Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Books by Robert Casilla

Day of Little Angels

By Natasha Wing

Illustrated by Robert Casilla

In this tender picture book about love, family, and healing—a companion to Jalapeño Bagels—a grieving boy feels himself drawing closer to his lost loved one through participating in Día de los Angelitos traditions.

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