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**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**

The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!

* 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

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 r

Jovita Wore Pants The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

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**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to... Read more

    Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
    Publication Date: 1/7/2023 12:03:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9781338283419, 978-1338283419
    ISBN10: 1338283413

    Number of Pages: 48

    Children & Teen , Children's Non-Fiction

    Description

    **A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**

    The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!

    * 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

    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 r

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