A Library for Juana
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This picture book biography introduces Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, one of Mexico's most beloved scholars and poets. At the age of three, Juana promised her sister's teacher that she was "quiet like a turtle" so that she could stay at the school and learn to read. Later, Juana would become a nun and produce poetry that is still learned by children in Mexico today. Handsome, detailed paintings evoke Mexican folk art and tell the story of Juana's life.
Language: English
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: When Things Are Hard
Genre: Biography
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 6-9
Region: North America
Country/Territory: Mexico
Publisher: Knopf