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Winner of the prestigious Premio Campoy-Ada Award in the Biografía Juvenil, Latino-Céntrico category. Recipient of the Silver Medal at the 2021 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. 2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, 2nd place. ""Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History"" is a book that celebrates the achievements of ten influential Hispanic women who have left a lasting impact on history. The book provides a refreshing look at slices of Latin American history by highlighting the stories of these remarkable women. Some of the featured women are well-known figures, such as ballet dancer Alicia Alonso, while others are less recognized heroines, including indigenous leader Dolores Cacuango, founder of the first bilingual school in Ecuador. The book is written in both English and Spanish, making it accessible to a wider audience and serving as an educational resource for readers interested in learning about the significant contributions of these extraordinary women. The book is praised for its beautiful illustrations and is designed to inspire and educate readers about the diverse and powerful roles these women played in shaping the history of Latin America. It has received prestigious awards, such as the Premio Campoy-Ada Award, further recognizing its contribution to children's literature and historical education. Content: Alicia Alonso, Conchita Citrón, Dolores Cacuango, Eloisa Díaz, Elvia Carrillo Puerto, Juana Azurduy, María Antonia Santos Plata, María Teresa Ferrari, Salomé Ureña de Henriquez, Teresa Carreño. ***** ""Pequeños Gigantes: 10 mujeres hispanas que hicieron historia"" es un libro que celebra los logros de diez mujeres hispanas influyentes que han dejado un impacto duradero en la historia. El libro ofrece una mirada refrescante a fragmentos de la historia latinoamericana al resaltar las historias de estas extraordinarias mujeres. Algunas de las mujeres destacadas son figuras conocidas, como la bailarina de ballet Alicia Alonso, mientras que otras son heroínas menos reconocidas, incluida la líder indígena Dolores Cacuango, fundadora de la primera escuela bilingüe en Ecuador. El libro está escrito tanto en inglés como en español, lo que lo hace accesible a un público más amplio y sirve como recurso educativo para lectores interesados ​​en conocer las importantes contribuciones de estas extraordinarias mujeres. El libro es elogiado por sus hermosas ilustraciones y está diseñado para inspirar y educar a los lectores sobre los diversos y poderosos roles que desempeñaron estas mujeres en la configuración de la historia de América Latina. Ha recibido prestigiosos premios, como el Premio Campoy-Ada Award, que reconoce aún más su contribución a la literatura infantil y la educación histórica.

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"""These women lead fascinating lives and made me want to learn more about them. I love that this book is presented in both English and Spanish. I've already recommended it to the Spanish teachers in my building. It is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, or anytime of the year."" S. Riggle - Librarian, Teacher ""While we are accustomed to hearing about female trailblazers today in the U.S., most stories we know are fairly recent, occurring within the past 50 years or so. Here Calderón shows us that woman have been changing the world for centuries. While each of these women caused lasting change (often in male-dominated careers), their accomplishments are even more amazing when one considers that most were born in the 18th or 19th century!"" Vibrant, full-color Illustrations enhance the text and hint about each woman's special talents and interests, from dancer to soldier. The stories are told in a succinct, easily-digestible manner (in both English and Spanish) that is sure to both spark a desire to learn more and encourage young girls to follow their own dreams."" K. Yavorski"

These women lead fascinating lives and made me want to learn more about them. I love that this book is presented in both English and Spanish. I've already recommended it to the Spanish teachers in my building. It is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, or anytime of the year. S. Riggle - Librarian, Teacher While we are accustomed to hearing about female trailblazers today in the U.S., most stories we know are fairly recent, occurring within the past 50 years or so. Here Calderon shows us that woman have been changing the world for centuries. While each of these women caused lasting change (often in male-dominated careers), their accomplishments are even more amazing when one considers that most were born in the 18th or 19th century! Vibrant, full-color Illustrations enhance the text and hint about each woman's special talents and interests, from dancer to soldier. The stories are told in a succinct, easily-digestible manner (in both English and Spanish) that is sure to both spark a desire to learn more and encourage young girls to follow their own dreams. K. Yavorski

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Dominican native Raynelda Calderón is an award-winning children's book writer, public librarian and a passionate advocate of her Hispanic heritage. She lives in New York with a much untamed Shih Tzu and a too attached Chihuahua. As a librarian, her work with children inspired her to write books that highlight the accomplishments of Hispanic women in history.

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