Child of the flower-song people : Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua

The Resource Child of the flower-song people : Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua
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Child of the flower-song people : Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua
Title remainder
Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua
Statement of responsibility
written by Gloria Amescua ; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
Title variation
  • Child of the flower-song people
  • Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua
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Author
Illustrator
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Genre
Language
eng
Summary
  • "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
Biography type
contains biographical information
Cataloging source
DLC
Dewey number
[E]
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Intended audience
Ages 6 to 10
Intended audience source
Abrams Books for Young Readers
LC call number
PZ7.1.A4985
LC item number
Ch 2021
Literary form
fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
Target audience
primary

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