{"product_id":"jovita-wore-pants-aida-salazar-9781338283419","title":"Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Gorgeous...hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Exquisite prose. . . . stunning spreads.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale the tallest mesquite tree on her rancho, ride her horse, and feel the wind curl her face into a smile\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen her father and brothers joined the Cristero War to fight for religious freedom, Jovita wanted to go, too. Forbidden, she defied her father's rules - and society's - and found a clever way to become a trailblazing revolutionary, wearing pants!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable true story about a little-known maverick Mexican heroine is brought vividly to life by her great-niece and Am駻icas Award-winner Aida Salazar, and Eisner Award-honoree Molly Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aida Salazar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1338283413\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781338283419\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scholastic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 9.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e519767 \/ Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Caldecott Medal - Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/23\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2023 pg. 87\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2023 pg. 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2023","brand":"Aida Salazar","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44133747228927,"sku":"9781338283419","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_064ae9bc-46af-4c59-965d-a960327fbc1e.jpg?v=1687487992","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/jovita-wore-pants-aida-salazar-9781338283419","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}