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9781644738498

Lola protesta / Lola Out Loud: Inspired by the Childhood of Activist Dolores Huerta

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  • ISBN13:

    9781644738498

  • ISBN10:

    164473849X

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2023-08-22
  • Publisher: Vintage Español
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Summary

Una inspiradora historia de ficción sobre la activista de derechos civiles y líder sindical Dolores Huerta; un álbum ilustrado que nos recuerda que, incluso nuestros héroes más grandes, fueron pequeños.

Su abuelo la llama “Lolita Siete Lenguas”, siete lenguas peleando por ser escuchadas. Lola intenta no hacer tanto ruido, pero cuando es testigo de una injusticia en su vecindario, sabe que no puede guardar silencio. ¿Podrá Lola encontrar una forma de usar su voz para protestar y promover un cambio? ¡Sí se puede!
 
Lola protesta es un álbum ilustrado cálido y divertido, inspirado en la infancia de la líder sindical y activista de derechos civiles Dolores Huerta. Un libro que nos recuerda que, muchas veces, todo lo que necesitamos es una voz valiente que indique el camino.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

A powerful and inspiring imagined story about real-life civil rights activist and labor leader, Dolores Huerta, that reminds us even our biggest heroes started out small.

Her grandpa calls her “Lolita Siete Lenguas”—Little Lola, Seven Tongues, all fighting to be heard.

Lola is trying not to make so much noise, but when she witnesses injustices in her neighborhood, she knows she can’t keep quiet. Can Lola find a way to use her voice for change? ¡Sí, se puede!

Inspired by civil rights activist and labor leader, Dolores Huerta, Lola Out Loud is a warm and rollicking picture book that reminds us that sometimes one strong voice is just what we need.

Author Biography

Jennifer Torres is the author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen; Flor and Miranda Steal the Show; The Fresh New Face of Griselda; and other books for young readers. She writes stories about home, friendship, and unexpected courage inspired by her Mexican American heritage. Jennifer started her career as a newspaper reporter, and even though she writes fiction now, she hopes her stories still have some truth in them. She lives with her family in Southern California.

Sara Palacios is the illustrator of How to Code a Sandcastle, A Way with Wild Things, and the recipient of a Pura Belpré Award Honor for illustration for Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match / Marisol McDonald no combina. Sara graduated with a degree in graphic design and went on to earn BFA and MFA degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. A native of Mexico, Sara now lives in San Francisco.

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