Lucia the Luchadora

(Hardback)

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Lucia zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when they tell her 'girls can't be superheroes', suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That's when her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Lucia comes from a family of luchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition. But when she's confronted with a case of injustice, Lucia must decide if she can stay true to the ways of the luchadora and fight for what is right, even if it means breaking the sacred rule of never revealing the identity behind her mask.

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"Garza shines in her children's debut. The text bursts with infectious energy and Luca's endearing personality.A madcap pace keeps the story moving along with humor, heart, and bravado in equal measures.Likewise, Bermudez's colorful, buoyant illustrations radiate pure joy. Nifty text placement, variations in type color, and use of sound effects add to this delightful package, making it a joy for readers to root for this plucky young girl.A KA-POW kind of wonderful." * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *
"A shining debut outing for author and illustrator, this endearing and humorous title is sure to put a bit of KA-POW into storytimes! A must-have." * School Library Journal (starred review) *
AS SEEN IN: Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, and NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday.

LISTED IN: Kirkus' Best Books of 2017, Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best List 2017, and Amazon Editors' Holiday Gift Picks.

Author Bio

Cynthia Leonor Garza has enjoyed many shared adventures at the splendiferousmarket since she was a kid. Shes a journalist who has worked for several newspapers and her commentaries have appeared on NPR and in The Atlantic. She currently lives with her two daughters, husband, and their quixotic dog Bibi in Nairobi, Kenya. To learn more about Cynthia, find her @luchalady or on her website, cynthialeonorgarza.com.