Daughter of the Light-Footed People: The Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramírez
Autor Belen Medina Ilustrat de Natalia Rojas Castroen Limba Engleză Hardback – 20 iun 2024 – vârsta până la 8 ani
From the copper canyons of Mexico, her swift footsteps echo. Clip clap, clip clap.
Experience a sixty-mile run with Indigenous athlete Lorena Ramírez. She runs in the traditional clothes of the Rarámuri, “the light-footed people,” to show that her people and their way of life are alive and thriving—outpacing runners in modern, high-tech gear and capturing the world’s attention. Lorena’s career as an athlete is an inspiring real-life example of the power of perseverance that will encourage young readers to follow their own dreams.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781665931427
ISBN-10: 1665931426
Pagini: 40
Ilustrații: f-c jkt (coated, spfx: emboss + foil) + int ill (coated); digital
Dimensiuni: 235 x 203 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Colecția Atheneum Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10: 1665931426
Pagini: 40
Ilustrații: f-c jkt (coated, spfx: emboss + foil) + int ill (coated); digital
Dimensiuni: 235 x 203 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Colecția Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Notă biografică
Belen Medina, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, was born and raised in California’s Central Valley. She spent her childhood summers in Mexico with her grandparents and has been navigating two cultures her entire life. Still a Californian at heart, she now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two sons. Daughter of the Light-Footed People is her debut picture book.
Natalia Rojas Castro is an illustrator based in Bogotá, Colombia. Daughter of the Light-Footed People is her debut picture book.
Natalia Rojas Castro is an illustrator based in Bogotá, Colombia. Daughter of the Light-Footed People is her debut picture book.
Recenzii
**A Horn Book Best Book of the Year**
**A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year**
★ "This is a striking introduction to ultramarathon runner, Lorena Ramírez . . . Peppered with figurative language, the spare text is lyrical, at times echoing the rhythm of Ramírez’s steadfast footsteps. The digital illustrations are rich, evocative, and thoughtful in composition; the art beautifully blends present and past and gives readers a view of the race from a variety of perspectives . . . An exceptional addition to all collections."
★ "Medina and Rojas Castro relate the story of Indigenous Mexican ultramarathon runner Lorena Ramírez (b. 1995) in this exuberant picture book, a double debut. . . Fluidly rendered digital illustrations showcase stunning desert colors with a bold palette . . . it’s a narrative that celebrates Ramírez’s determination, legacy, and grit."
★ "Medina’s rhythmic text is punctuated with onomatopoeia and emphasizes Ramírez’s connection to the Rarámuri traditions . . . Castro’s richly colored digital images depict the flora and fauna of the desert terrain and feature floral motifs that surround Ramírez like a cloud of energy."
"Brought to life by vivid illustrations and reverent, energetic prose, Ramírez’s story will delight readers. A vibrant homage to a celebrated athlete, her supportive community, and Indigenous resilience."
"The narrative introduces [Lorena] as a child growing up in the canyon and, some years later, running a 60-mile marathon with her family cheering at the finish line. The back matter fills in the details of her intriguing story. Created with vivid colors, imaginative details, and a fine sense of movement, the illustrations capture the celebration of watching an Indigenous woman excel in the modern world."
**A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year**
★ "This is a striking introduction to ultramarathon runner, Lorena Ramírez . . . Peppered with figurative language, the spare text is lyrical, at times echoing the rhythm of Ramírez’s steadfast footsteps. The digital illustrations are rich, evocative, and thoughtful in composition; the art beautifully blends present and past and gives readers a view of the race from a variety of perspectives . . . An exceptional addition to all collections."
★ "Medina and Rojas Castro relate the story of Indigenous Mexican ultramarathon runner Lorena Ramírez (b. 1995) in this exuberant picture book, a double debut. . . Fluidly rendered digital illustrations showcase stunning desert colors with a bold palette . . . it’s a narrative that celebrates Ramírez’s determination, legacy, and grit."
★ "Medina’s rhythmic text is punctuated with onomatopoeia and emphasizes Ramírez’s connection to the Rarámuri traditions . . . Castro’s richly colored digital images depict the flora and fauna of the desert terrain and feature floral motifs that surround Ramírez like a cloud of energy."
"Brought to life by vivid illustrations and reverent, energetic prose, Ramírez’s story will delight readers. A vibrant homage to a celebrated athlete, her supportive community, and Indigenous resilience."
"The narrative introduces [Lorena] as a child growing up in the canyon and, some years later, running a 60-mile marathon with her family cheering at the finish line. The back matter fills in the details of her intriguing story. Created with vivid colors, imaginative details, and a fine sense of movement, the illustrations capture the celebration of watching an Indigenous woman excel in the modern world."
Descriere
A lyrical picture book inspired by the true story of Lorena Ramirez, an Indigenous Rarámuri athlete from Mexico who's known internationally for winning ultramarathons in her traditional dress and rubber sandals.