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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.
About the Author
LOURDES HEUER is a children's book author (Esme's Birthday Conga Line) and poet. She was born in Spain to Cuban immigrant parents, then moved to the United States in 1984 — on an airplane! She holds an M.F.A. in Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and is an Associate Professor of English at Broward College. She lives in South Florida with her husband, son and three dogs.
SARA PALACIOS is the recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match and has illustrated many picture books for children. Sara earned her B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she lives with her husband.
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