Jovita Wore Pants

Name: Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter
ISBN: 9781338831870

The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

Aida Salazar

2023·48 pages·Nonfiction·children

Biography

memoir womens biography

Caldecott Medal (2024) · Nominee

“Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale.”
— Kirkus Reviews , starred review

“Gorgeous...hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding.”
— School Library Journal , starred review

“Exquisite prose. . . . stunning spreads.”
— BookPage , starred review

The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights! Jovita 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 When 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! This remarkable true story about a little-known maverick Mexican heroine is brought vividly to life by her great-niece and Américas Award-winner Aida Salazar, and Eisner Award-honoree Molly Mendoza.

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