Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

"An inspiring true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a woman who defied the expectations of her community in order to save it. With her poetic touch, Aida Salazar shows how a rambunctious youngster (bristling against her skirts) persevered through violence and heartache to become a pants-wearing revolutionary leader standing against the Mexican government. Molly Mendoza’s artwork powerfully captures Jovita’s indomitable spirit, which feels like it is jumping feet (and pants) first off of every action-packed page. (For ages 6 to 9)"