Mercedes Sosa: La Voz del Pueblo (Spanish Edition)
by Aixa Pérez-Prado (Author) Aixa Pérez-Prado (Illustrator)
Una conmovedora biografía ilustrada de una de las cantantes y defensoras de derechos humanos más queridas de América Latina, Mercedes Sosa.
A stirring picture book biography of one of Latin America's most beloved singers and human rights advocates, Mercedes Sosa.
¿Alguna vez has oído una canción que te elevó a lo más alto?
¿Una canción que capturó tu corazón?
¿Una voz tan poderosa que te hizo sentir listo para cambiar el mundo?
Esta es la historia de una cantora cuya voz navegó por el aire como las alas de un cóndor,
inspirando al pueblo en cada latido de la tierra.
Escrita e ilustrada por Aixa Pérez-Prado, esta es la conmovedora historia de la cantante folklórica y defensora de derechos humanos argentina Mercedes Sosa. Conocida cariñosamente como la Negra, Mercedes utilizó su talento musical y su poderosa voz para denunciar la pobreza y la desigualdad en su país. Ante una cruel dictadura, Mercedes se negó a ser silenciada. Con valentía subió al escenario para "dar voz a los que no tienen voz" con canciones edificantes de empatía y empoderamiento. Su música inolvidable y sus mensajes de esperanza continúan resonando en personas de todo el mundo hasta el día de hoy.
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Publishers Weekly
Distilling Argentina's history into accessible text...Perez-Prado traces the life of Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa (1935--2009) alongside her country's sociopolitical climate.
ALA/Booklist
A fitting tribute to an exceptional woman.
Review quotes
Aixa Pérez-Prado is an author, an illustrator, and a university professor of linguistic and cultural studies. Originally from Buenos Aires, she crafts stories that explore intersectional identities, the need for belonging, and the richness of bilingualism. In her early years, Aixa found inspiration in the powerful voice of Mercedes Sosa and was drawn to the profound messages of social justice, human rights, and compassion in her music. These messages prompted her to embark on a personal journey of self-discovery, exploring her own blended Indigenous and European heritage through the mediums of art, literature, and music. Aixa lives with her family in Miami, Florida. You can learn more about her at aixaperezprado.com.
Aixa Pérez-Prado is an author, an illustrator, and a university professor of linguistic and cultural studies. Originally from Buenos Aires, she crafts stories that explore intersectional identities, the need for belonging, and the richness of bilingualism. In her early years, Aixa found inspiration in the powerful voice of Mercedes Sosa and was drawn to the profound messages of social justice, human rights, and compassion in her music. These messages prompted her to embark on a personal journey of self-discovery, exploring her own blended Indigenous and European heritage through the mediums of art, literature, and music. Aixa lives with her family in Miami, Florida. You can learn more about her at aixaperezprado.com.
JNF038050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | Caribbean & Latin America
Picture books
Singers
Argentina
Sosa, Mercedes
