About this item
Highlights
- Meet the Tres Hermanas: Evelina Antonetty, Lillian López, and Elba Cabrera.
- 8-9 Years
- 11.4" x 10.1" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
Description
About the Book
"Rhythmic verse presents three sisters who moved from Puerto Rico to New York City as children and grew up to be pioneering activists in their Bronx community, focusing on schools, libraries, and the arts"--Book Synopsis
Meet the Tres Hermanas: Evelina Antonetty, Lillian López, and Elba Cabrera.
They moved from Puerto Rico to New York City as children and grew up to become leaders in their Bronx community. Evelina, an activist for social causes, founded United Bronx Parents. Lillian became a librarian and administrator who fought for Spanish and bilingual books and Spanish-speaking library staff. Elba worked closely with Evelina and became an ambassador and advocate for the arts.
Rhythmic verse by NoNieqa Ramos and vibrant illustrations by Nicole Medina provide a stirring look at three dynamic changemakers.
Review Quotes
"A good educational book that introduces children to the activism of these three ladies. Great for reading anytime during the year, or during Hispanic heritage month. Reviewer Rating: 5"--Children's Literature
-- (2/20/2024 12:00:00 AM)"Ramos's pride and reverence exudes from out of every word. Medina's vibrant digital illustrates the powerful presence that these hallmarks had--capturing the righteous anger that drove the sisters to their to help their people. The jewel-tone palette of rich purples and teals is perfect for this tale of Bronx royalty. . . A wonderful choice for picture book biography shelves, especially where there's a gap in women's, Latinx, and activism history coverage."--School Library Journal
-- (1/23/2024 12:00:00 AM)"The sisters' fiery spirit runs through the text, which frankly calls out disparities and celebrates the Tres Hermanas' many victories as they passionately defended the rights of Puerto Rican Americans and lifted up their culture. . . Illustrations channeling the sisters' Puerto Rican roots feature saturated colors, tropical flower embellishments, moving portraits of the family and community, and a clean, modern aesthetic."--starred, Booklist
-- (12/18/2023 12:00:00 AM)"The art, a vibrant tapestry of jewel-tone colors that leap off the pages, creates a visual feast for young readers. Dynamic and expressive, the illustrations captivate the imagination and beautifully bring to life the warmth of the sisters' inspiring bond.
Stories of important Puerto Rican women, told vividly." --Kirkus Reviews
"Medina's digital illustrations have a sumptuous risograph-like quality, rendering a floral motif alongside images of "Tres Hermanas" working powerfully in concert. An author's note and glossary conclude."--Publishers Weekly
-- (12/8/2023 12:00:00 AM)