BOOKS

“An inspiring and unusual story of heroic women.” — Kirkus Reviews

International Latino Book Awards Honorable Mention

Title: The Mirabal Sisters, From Caterpillars to Butterflies
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: María Ocampo
Category: Juvenile biography Formats: Hardback & Paperback, 48 Pages
Ages: 8 – 12; Lexile: 980L
ISBN: 978-1955328029 (HC); Price: $17.99 978- 1955328036 (Prbk); Price: $10.99
Publisher: Cayena Press
Languages: In English and Spanish
Release date: March 2022

Description: Born in a small town in the Dominican Republic, the Mirabal sisters lived at a time when the country was under the merciless rule of a dictatorship. Their deaths on November 25, 1960 (at ages 36, 34, and 25), have received international coverage. In their honor, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed annually on November 25. 


International Latino Book Awards Honorable Mention

Title: We the Dreamers
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: T. Kutsachenko
Category: Juvenile fiction Format: Paperback, 32 Pages
Ages: 4 – 8, Lexile: AD320
ISBN: 978-1955328012; Price: $12.99
Publisher: Cayena Press
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Release date: November 2021

Description: We the Dreamers describes the journey of immigrating to a new place through the eyes of a child. Told alternatively in English and in Spanish, this picture book highlights all the emotions immigrants experience throughout their journey: the characters end up feeling mystified, bemused, or even bewildered upon entering the United States.  Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.


Title: Maria Montez, the Queen of Technicolor
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: María Ocampo
Category: Juvenile biography Formats: Hardback & Paperback, 32 Pages
Ages: 8-12
ISBN: 978-1733139267 (HC); Price: $17.99 978-1733139298 (Prbk); Price: $9.99
Publisher: Cayena Press
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Series: She Was Release date: June 2021

Description: Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Maria Montez became a famous actress during the time of the 1940s. She is recognized as one of the first Latinas to conquer Hollywood. Her work opened the doors for other Latinas who later came to Hollywood looking to star on the big screen. Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.


First Place of the 2022 Campoy-Ada Children’s Books Award ; Silver Medal at the 2021 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards

Title: Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: Donna Wiscombe
Category: Juvenile biography Formats: Hardback & Paperback, 64 Pages
Ages: 8-12; Lexile: 1060L
ISBN: 978-1733139229 (HC); Price: $23.99 978-1733139243 (Prbk); Price: 13.99
Publisher: Cayena Press
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Release date: March 2020

Description: Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History is a short collection of biographies about Hispanic women and the impact they made in the world. Some of the women featured in this book are iconic figures such as ballet dancer Alicia Alonso; others are less known heroines such as indigenous leader Dolores Cacuango, founder of the first bilingual school in Ecuador. Beautiful illustrations accompany the text to bring these women to life and inspire the young generation of readers to be leaders tomorrow. Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.


Title: Little Giants Coloring and Activity Book
Text: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: María Ocampo
Category: Coloring book Format: Paperback, 67 Pages
Ages: 8-12
ISBN: 978-1733139236
Publisher: Cayena Press
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Release date: October 2019

Description: If you read Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History, you will enjoy this coloring and activity book that features those 10 Hispanic women who made history to color! How will you color ballet legend Alicia Alonso? This book provides fun and creativity. Reading activities can be completed by doing independent research. Have women to have fun coloring are: Alicia Alonso, Conchita Citrón, Dolores Cacuango, Eloisa Díaz, Elvia Carrillo Puerto, Juana Azurduy, María Antonia Santos Plata, María Teresa Ferrari, Salomé Ureña de Henriquez y Teresa Carreño.


Title:Anacaona, the Golden Flower
Author: Viviana S. Torres
Illustrator: Maria Ocampo
Category: Juvenile biography Formats: Hardback & Paperback, 32 Pages
Ages: 8-12; Lexile: 900L
ISBN: 978-1733139212 (HC); Price: $17.99 978-1733139281 (Prbk); Price: $9.99
Publisher: Cayena Press
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Series: She Was Release date: October 2019

Description: Anacaona lived during the time of Christopher Columbus. She was a Taina, a native from Quisqueya, the island that today is comprised of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. She made a powerful stand against the Spanish invaders, for which she lost her life. The exciting story of this courageous native woman is meant to inspire children to be brave too. Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.


Title: Mama Tingo
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: Merli Renee
Category: Juvenile biography Formats: Hardback & Paperback, 32 Pages
Ages: 8-12; Lexile: 840L
ISBN: 978-1733139205 (HC); Price: $17.99 978-1733139274 (Prbk); Price: $9.99
Publisher: Cayena Press
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Series: She Was
Release date: October 2019

Description: Mama Tingo was born in the Dominican Republic on November 8, 1921. She was the leader of a group of farmers whose lands wanted to be taken from them. The inspiring story of this courageous peasant woman who didn’t know how to read and write is meant to inspire children to be their own brave selves. Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.

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