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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

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    A Hardback by Aida Salazar, Molly Mendoza

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      Publisher Scholastic Inc.
      Published 1 July 2023
      ISBN-13 9781338283419
      978-1338283419
      ISBN-10 1338283413

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      **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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