Courageous History Makers: 11 Women from Latin America Who Changed the World

Courageous History Makers: 11 Women from Latin America who changed the World women from Latin America who excelled in science, sports, the arts, journalism, politics and more. Some notable women featured include Mexican painter Frida Khalo, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Rigoberta Menchu, Grammy-winning musical icon Celia Cruz, and renowned pilot Hermelinda Urvina. The true biographical stories of these outstanding women are presented in rhyming verses. Additional educational resources are offered at the end of the book, including a bibliography reference page. .Recommended for children ages 5-8, grades K-3rd.

Published by Con Todo Press, a Latina-Owned publishing house created to amplify the voices of the Latinx community.

More about "COURAGEOUS HISTORY MAKERS"

• It's the fifth and latest release from award-winning publisher Con Todo Press
• It is written by Emmy-award winning journalist and founder of CTP, Naibe Reynoso
• It is illustrated cover to cover by Venezuelan Illustrator, Jone Leal
• It bilingual and was translated into Spanish by accredited translator Gabriella Aldeman
• Notable women featured include Mexican painter Frida Khalo, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Rigoberta Menchu, Grammy-winning musical icon Celia Cruz, and renowned pilot Hermelinda Urvina to name a few.
• The biographical stories of these outstanding women are presented in rhyming verses.
• It highlights 11 women from Latin America who excelled in science, sports, art, journalism, politics, and more.
• The book celebrates and honors the milestones of 11 women from Latin America who changed the world
• It features an illustrated mirror, inviting young readers to believe in themselves and to DREAM BIG!

Author: Naibe Reynoso
Publisher: Con Todo Press
Published: 03/08/2021
Pages: 34
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9781736274439
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
Reynoso, Naibe: - Naibe Reynoso is a Mexican-American Multi-Emmy award-winning journalist and mom based in Los Angeles California. Throughout her journalism career, she has worked and contributed to various regional, national and international networks. In 2018 she created Con Todo Press, a publishing company that creates books to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities. Her first children's book, Be Bold, Be Brave: 11 Latinas who made U.S. History, was an Amazon #1 best seller, and highlights 11 women who excelled in medicine, science, sports, the arts, journalism and politics. It was also awarded best nonfiction picture book in the 2020 International Latino Book Awards, was a 2020 Moon Beam Gold winner for best multicultural non-fiction book, and was listed on the Tejas Star Reading 2021-2022 list. When I looked for books to read to my children, I noticed a lack of children's publications highlighting Latina women who have greatly contributed to U.S. and World history, said author Naibe Reynoso adding now more than ever, it was important to publish media that portrays my community, especially women, in a positive light. She is also the author of Fearless Trailblazers: 11 Latinos who made U.S. History and How to Fold a Taco a fun, whimsical adventure book. Courageous History Makers will be her fifth title, with three more titles slated for a 2021 release. Her books have been included in recommended kid's books that promote diversity and inclusion and they have been featured on the Washington Post, Forbes, BuzzFeed, Library School Journal and more. She lives in h​er native Los Angeles with her husband, her daughter and son and dog Pongo.