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Cantora (Spanish Edition)

Cantora (Spanish Edition)

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  • Authentic
  • Hardback
  • Early Reader
Sing out! With a stunning, graphic style and a melodious text, this picture book tells the story of Latin American icon Mercedes Sosa and how she became the voice of a people from exile to triumph.What if a voice became a symbol of justice?I’m here to offer my heart, said that voice.The folk rhythm of the bombo drum beats like a heart, with a resonant voice singing the truth of her people. Mercedes Sosa sang about what it means to be human, and her songs of struggle always spoke the truth of the injustice that so many workers and families in Latin America faced. As a teen, she won a local radio contest, and as her confidence grew, so did her fame. From a folk festival to Carnegie Hall and the Sistine Chapel, Mercedes performed the world over, sharing stories through song. But not everyone loved her singing: a military dictatorship ruled over Argentina, and they saw the power of her voice. Even from exile, Mercedes Sosa was a beacon of freedom for her people, and when she returned to her homeland, she persisted in her work: to be the voice of the voiceless.Adding a personal touch as a fellow Argentinean, Melisa Fernández Nitsche fills her debut picture book with bright and breathtaking illustrations that will surely inspire and empower young readers as they read about the impact one person's voice can have.

English Translation

Cantora:: Mercedeses Sosa, the Voice of Latin America

Arthur promises to buy ice cream for his little sister, D.W., if she can read ten words.  The twosome race to the park, where D.W. is quick to recognize signs such as ZOO, DON'T WALK, POLICE, and ICE CREAM.  When she reads WET PAINT before her big brother does, Arthur is in for a colorful surprise!

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • <6
  • 7
  • 8

Grades:

  • Pre-K
  • Grade K
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3

Book Details

Vendor: Random House Children's Books

Binding: Hardback

Type: Early Reader

Copyright: 2023

Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Genre: Biography and Autobiography

Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction

Subject: Books in Series

Type of Spanish Book: Authentic

Pages: 48

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Melisa Fernández Nitsche
Author Origin: None
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.4 x .45 (Inches)

Weight (Ounces):

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