Celebrating all things Hispanic
Celebrating all things Hispanic
"An inspiring and unusual story of heroic women.” — Kirkus Reviews
Title: The Mirabal Sisters: From Caterpillars to Butterflies
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: María Ocampo
Category: Juvenile biography
Publisher: Cayena Press
Languages: English and Spanish
Description:
Born in a small town in the Dominican Republic, the Mirabal sisters lived at a time when the country was under the merciless rule of a dictatorship. Their deaths on November 25, 1960 (at ages 36, 34, and 25), have received international coverage. In their honor, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed annually on November 25.
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Title: We The Dreamers
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: T. Kutsachenko
Category: Fiction
Publisher: Cayena Press
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Description:
We the Dreamers describes the journey of immigrating to a new place through the eyes of a child. Told alternatively in English and in Spanish, this picture book highlights all the emotions immigrants experience throughout their journey: the characters end up feeling mystified, bemused, or even bewildered upon entering the United States. Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrated by: Donna Wiscombe
Publisher: Cayena Press
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Description:
Discover the remarkable achievements of Latina women in medicine, law, sports, and military work. Included in this bilingual anthology are the stories of Cuban native Alicia Alonso, who beat the odds and overcame barriers to become a world-famous ballerina; Dolores Cacuango, an indigenous native of Ecuador who fought against the injustice and mistreatment of her people; Elvia Carrillo Puerto, who secured women’s right to vote in Mexico; and Salomé Ureña de Enrique, who created the first institute for women in the Dominican Republic. “Little Giants” aims to motivate and inspire our children today to accomplish great things tomorrow, based on the example of role models of past and present.
Content: Alicia Alonso, Conchita Citron, Dolores Cacuango, Eloisa Diaz, Elvia Carrillo Puerto, Juana Azurduy, Maria Antonia Santos Plata, Maria Teresa Ferrari, Salome Ureña de Henriquez y Teresa Carreño. Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.
Title: María Montez, the Queen of Technicolor
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: María Ocampo
Category: Juvenile biography
Publisher: Cayena Press
Languages: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Description:
Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, María Montez became a famous actress during the time of the 1940s. She is recognized as one of the first Latinas to conquer Hollywood. Her work opened the doors for other Latinas who later came to Hollywood looking to star on the big screen. This is the third book in the bilingual series 'She Was.' Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.
Title: Mamá Tingó
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: María Ocampo
Category: Juvenile biography
Publisher: Cayena Press
Languages: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Description:
Mamá Tingó was born in the Dominican Republic on November 8, 1921. She was the leader of a group of farmers whose lands wanted to be taken from them. The inspiring story of this courageous peasant woman who didn’t know how to read and write is meant to inspire children to be their own brave selves. This is the first book in the bilingual series 'She Was.' Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.
Title: Kandi's Adventures: Kandi and the Fox
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrated by: Donna Wiscombe
Publisher: Obelisco, 2019
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Description:
On a sunny day, Kandi went to visit her best friend in the forest. When she was walking through the trees, a big fierce fox crossed her path! Will Kandi escape from the fox? Discover it by reading this English-Spanish bilingual book. Available from Spanish Publishers.
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrated by: María Ocampo
Format: Paperback, 67 Pages
Publisher: Cayena Press
Languages: Bilingual (Eng/Spanish)
Description:
If you read Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History, you will enjoy this coloring and activity book that features those 10 Hispanic women who made history to color! How will you color ballet legend, Alicia Alonso? This book provides fun and creativity. Reading activities can be completed by doing independent research. Available from Ingram.
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