Lucía the Luchadora
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Lucía zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when they tell her "girls can't be superheroes," suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That's when her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Lucía comes from a family of luchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition. Cloaked in a flashy new disguise, Lucía returns as a recess sensation! But when she's confronted with a case of injustice, Lucía must decide if she can stay true to the ways of the luchadora and fight for what is right, even if it means breaking the sacred rule of never revealing the identity behind her mask. A story about courage and cultural legacy, Lucía the Luchadora is full of pluck, daring, and heart.
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Language: Spanish vocabulary featured
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Family and Friends, My Feelings, My School, Action and Adventure, Strong Girls and Women, When Things Are Hard
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Publisher: POW! Kids Books
Book Series: Superheroes: Diverse Books for Kids, Lucha Libre: Stories of Adventure and Mystery, Let's Play!: Books for Young Children, My School: Books for Young Children, Courageous Girls: Diverse Stories for Young Readers, Social and Emotional Learning: Books for Kids, Bilingual Picture Books: Stories Featuring Spanish Vocabulary Words, Tales of Courage: Hispanic Heritage, Action and Adventure: Hispanic Heritage
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