Brick by Brick

Luis admires his father, Papi, a bricklayer whose daily work helps construct the city. Papi climbs scaffolding, mixes mortar, and moves sand; Luis works at school and creates small clay bricks and buildings while playing. Father and son share a hope of building a lasting home for their family. Told with bilingual text and mixed-media artwork, the book connects Papi’s skilled labor with Luis’s own efforts and imagination. Their relationship is shaped by shared work, a child’s admiration, and a vision of home.