“A sparkling treasure in any folklore collection” — Booklist, starred review Eight Mexican folk heroines come to vibrant life in this fascinating anthology illustrated by Pura Belpre Award-winning artist, educator and activist Maya Gonzalez. Drawing on centuries of Mexican traditions, Fiesta Feminina celebrates brave young girls, clever mythological characters and ambitious historic women leaders. With an illustrator’s note by Gonzalez and fully updated interiors, Fiesta Feminina joins Barefoot’s popular anthology collection as an engaging tool to weave a captivating storytime in the classroom or at home.
Features
- Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.75 inches
- Page Count: 64 pages
- Age Range: Ages 6-10 years
- American Folklore Society Aesop Prize, 2001
- Parent’s Choice Recommended Winner, 2001
- Editor’s Choice Booklist, 2001
- Top 10 Children’s Books on Women’s History, Booklist, 2001
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