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Reviewed by: Elementary Librarian Title: Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter Author: Aida Salazar Illustrator: Molly Mendoza
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Year: 2023 Good for Grades: K-5 Genre/Type of Book: Picture Book Biography
Content Warnings, or things that other School Librarians should be aware of: None Recommended for a school library: Yes Reason(s) for choosing the book: I bought this book during Hispanic Heritage Month as it was a recommended title in the SLJ.
If you were tasked by the publisher with writing a short quote for the back cover of this book, what would it be: "A beautifully illustrated memoir of the influential life of Jovita Valdovinos."
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Review:
This is a picture book/biography about Jovita Valdovinos. From a young age, Jovita wanted to join her father and brothers in the Cristero Revolution, but was not allowed as a female. She knew she was strong and smart enough, so in 1930, she changed her name to Juan, cut her hair short, and dressed like a peasant man. She became a trailblazing revolutionary. This story is full of beautiful illustrations and poetic language making it a joy to read. I would highly recommend adding this to your libraries. While a great addition and read aloud year-round, it would be particularly meaningful during Hispanic Heritage Month or Women's History Month.
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