Kirjahaku

The first in the Spanish Anti-Princess series explores the life of Frida Kahlo, the world-renowned Mexican artist that dedicated her life to creating beauty and expressing her most authentic self despite the many challenges she faced. This engaging Spanish nonfiction text is coupled with colorful illustrations, photographs and activity pages as readers learn about an extraordinary woman and a true superhero.

The fourth title in the Spanish-language Revolucionarixs series explores the life of Argentina's Julio Cort zar, who moved writing in new directions with his magical and fantastical words. Author Nadia Fink interweaves Cort zar's fiction with information about the life of this revolutionary writer, whose short stories feature a rich cast of rare beasts. Whimsical illustrations by Pitu Sa capture the real and mythical worlds inhabited by Cort zar and his characters. The book ends with an activity to grow readers into writers, by encouraging them to delve into their imaginations and craft a "how to" manual of their own.

The sixth title in the Spanish-language Revolucionarixs series explores the life of Uruguayan journalist, writer, and novelist Eduardo Galeano. A social justice activist and political critic who sought to expose history's truths, Galeano influenced generations of thinkers in Latin America and beyond. Across its pages, engaging nonfiction text is coupled with colorful illustrations, photographs and thought-provoking primary source quotations. The book closes with two activities: one encouraging readers to assume the role of an investigative journalist; the other prompting research into the myths and legends that make their culture unique.

The ninth title in the Spanish-language Revolucionarixs tells the story of controversial Argentine actress, first lady, and political leader, Evita Per n. The book explores the Evita's role in shaping 20th century Argentina, but doesn't shy away from the cascade of lies and gossip that swirled around her throughout her life. Across its pages, engaging nonfiction text is coupled with colorful illustrations, quotations, and primary source photographs. The volume closes with two activities: one exploring the law and justice; the other encouraging students to examine representations of Evita beyond the book.