Cheech the School Bus Driver on bookshelves now!

June 2007: PRESS RELEASE

ORLANDO L. RAMÍREZ, Children’s Book Illustrator

We are proud to announce the June 27th release of Cheech the School Bus Driver, illustrated by the wonderfully talented children’s book illustrator, Orlando L. Ramírez, written by the famed actor and performer, Cheech Marin, and published by Harper Collins Publishers.

When the kids on the school bus decide to enter the Battle of the Bands, no one is more excited than Cheech. But when they find that they’re the only mariachi band in the whole contest, it’s up to the kids to figure out just how a mariachi performance can beat rock and roll. World, meet the Cheecharrones!

And this is just the beginning! The Cheech Marin original series, illustrated by the wonderfully talented illustrator, Orlando L. Ramírez, continues in the Spring and Late Fall of 2008 with the release of the second and third titles. Coming soon!

Orlando L. Ramírez was born and raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He graduated from the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida where he studied illustration and design. He has 12 years of professional experience and currently lives and works from his studio in south Florida.

Orlando’s artistic expression is characterized by his narrative style, his confident use of bold color, and charming, expressive characters. Orlando is represented in children’s publishing by Tugeau 2, Inc. Additional clients include Learning Resources, Harcourt, Inc., and McGraw-Hill.

Visit with more illustrative work by Orlando L. Ramírez at www.tugeau2.com and www.orlandoramírez.com.

Please contact Nicole Tugeau at (216) 707-0854 / nicole@tugeau2.com for more information and art samples or if you are interested in viewing Cheech the School Bus Driver in its entirety. “Groovanova!”

View Orlando’s portfolio here.
View Cheech The School Bus Driver on Amazon here.

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View Network Interview with Cheech Marin