Child of the flower-song people : Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua / written by Gloria Amescua ; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh.
| Author/creator |
Amescua, Gloria author. |
| Other author/creator | Tonatiuh, Duncan, illustrator. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021. |
| Copyright Notice | ©2021 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Abstract | "As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned how to grind corn in a metate, to twist yarn with her toes, and to weave on a loom. But when the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee and start a new life. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers--artists interested in showing the true face of Mexico and not a European version. Through her work Luz found a way to preserve her people's culture by sharing her native language, stories, and traditions. This moving, beautifully illustrated biography tells the remarkable story of how model and teacher Luz Jim̌nez became "the soul of Mexico"--a living link between the indigenous Nahua and the rest of the world. Through her deep pride in her roots and her unshakeable spirit, the world came to recognize the beauty and strength of her people." -- adapted from jacket flap. |
| General note | Includes author's note, timeline, and glossary. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 6-10 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 1-5 |
| Audience | 1020 Lexile |
| Awards note | Pura Belpř Award, Children's Author Honor, 2022 |
| Genre/form | Fiction. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Biographical fiction. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2021000783 |
| ISBN | 9781419740206 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1419740202 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
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| Joyner | TRC Easy Picture Books | E AM37C | Item has been checked out | Want This? |