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Jovita Wore Pants
Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter | Aida Salazar
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The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights! * "Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Gorgeous...hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding." - School Library Journal, starred review "Bold, dramatic, and dynamic. . . . An exciting adventure story." - School Library Connection, recommended Jovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale the tallest mesquite tree on her rancho, ride her horse, and feel the wind curl her face into a smile When her father and brothers joined the Cristero War to fight for religious freedom, Jovita wanted to go, too. Forbidden, she defied her father's rules - and society's - and found a clever way to become a trailblazing revolutionary, wearing pants! This remarkable true story about a little-known maverick Mexican heroine is brought vividly to life by her great-niece and Américas Award-winner Aida Salazar, and Eisner Award-honoree Molly Mendoza.
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madsfisher0531

I can definitely see this book being used in my classroom. It is a great way to introduce other cultures and traditions, as well as understand more about people can overcome hardships and how to turn the hardship situation around into doing good for the world.

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madsfisher0531

“No matter how they hurt her, she stayed as strong as the mountain and did not give up“

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madsfisher0531
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Jovita Wore Pants by Aida Salazar was published in 2023 and won the Caldecott Medal in 2024. The illustrations are breathtaking throughout the book. The vivid bright colors of Jovita as she is young and having fun versus the dark, sad tones of a page where her father died helps to evoke strong emotions and make the readers feel as if they are there. I also love that this book is a true story!

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madileach

I can definitely see this book being used in my classroom. It is a great way to introduce other cultures and traditions, as well as understand more about people can overcome hardships and how to turn the hardship situation around into doing good for the world.

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madileach

“No matter how they hurt her, she stayed as strong as the mountain and did not give up“

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madileach
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Award Winning- Jovita Wore Pants by Aida Salazar was published in 2023 and won the Caldecott Medal in 2024. The illustrations are breathtaking throughout the book. The vivid bright colors of Jovita as she is young and having fun versus the dark, sad tones of a page where her father died helps to evoke strong emotions and make the readers feel as if they are there. I also love that this book is a true story!