by Raynelda a Calderon (Author) Wiscombe Donna (Illustrator)
Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History is a short collection of biographies about Hispanic women and the impact they made in the world. Some of the women featured in this book are iconic figures such as ballet dancer Alicia Alonso; others are less known heroines such as indigenous leader Dolores Cacuango, founder of the first bilingual school in Ecuador. Beautiful illustrations accompany the text to bring these women to life and inspire the young generation of readers to be leaders tomorrow.
Pequeñas Gigantes: 10 Hispanas que Hicieron Historia es una breve colección de biografías de hispanas y el impacto que hicieron en la historia. Algunas de las mujeres que aparecen en este libro son figuras icónicas como la bailarina de ballet Alcia Alonso; otras son heroínas menos conocidas, como la líder indígena Dolores Cacuango, fundadora de la primera escuela bilingüe en Ecuador. Hermosas ilustraciones acompañan el texto para dar vida a estas leyendas e inspirar a jóvenes lectores que serán los líderes del mañana.
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"These women lead fascinating lives and made me want to learn more about them. I love that this book is presented in both English and Spanish. I've already recommended it to the Spanish teachers in my building. It is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, or anytime of the year." S. Riggle - Librarian, Teacher
"While we are accustomed to hearing about female trailblazers today in the U.S., most stories we know are fairly recent, occurring within the past 50 years or so. Here Calderón shows us that woman have been changing the world for centuries. While each of these women caused lasting change (often in male-dominated careers), their accomplishments are even more amazing when one considers that most were born in the 18th or 19th century!
Vibrant, full-color Illustrations enhance the text and hint about each woman's special talents and interests, from dancer to soldier. The stories are told in a succinct, easily-digestible manner (in both English and Spanish) that is sure to both spark a desire to learn more and encourage young girls to follow their own dreams." K. Yavorski