Child of the flower-song people : Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua /
Amescua, Gloria,
Child of the flower-song people : Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua / written by Gloria Amescua ; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
"This moving, beautifully illustrated biography tells the remarkable story of how model and teacher Luz Jiménez became "the soul of Mexico"--a living link between the indigenous Nahua and the rest of the world. Through her deep pride in her roots and her unshakeable spirit, the world came to recognize the beauty and strength of her people." -- inside front jacket flap. A fictionalized account of a Nahua woman who grew up in Mexico during the early 1900s, became a model for artists, worked with scholars to preserve Nahuatl language and stories, and was known as the "soul of Mexico." Includes author's note, timeline, and glossary.
Ages 6 to 10. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
9781419740206 1419740202
2021000783
Jiménez, Doña Luz, 1897-1965 --Juvenile literature.
Nahuas--Juvenile literature.
Indians of Mexico--Juvenile literature.
Mexico--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Creative nonfiction.
Picture books.
Biographies.
Child of the flower-song people : Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua / written by Gloria Amescua ; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
"This moving, beautifully illustrated biography tells the remarkable story of how model and teacher Luz Jiménez became "the soul of Mexico"--a living link between the indigenous Nahua and the rest of the world. Through her deep pride in her roots and her unshakeable spirit, the world came to recognize the beauty and strength of her people." -- inside front jacket flap. A fictionalized account of a Nahua woman who grew up in Mexico during the early 1900s, became a model for artists, worked with scholars to preserve Nahuatl language and stories, and was known as the "soul of Mexico." Includes author's note, timeline, and glossary.
Ages 6 to 10. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
9781419740206 1419740202
2021000783
Jiménez, Doña Luz, 1897-1965 --Juvenile literature.
Nahuas--Juvenile literature.
Indians of Mexico--Juvenile literature.
Mexico--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Creative nonfiction.
Picture books.
Biographies.