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Lucia The Luchadora

by Cynthia Leonor Garza, illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

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Lucía zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when theytell her "girls can't be superheroes," suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That'swhen her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Lucía comes from a family ofluchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition.Cloaked in a flashy new disguise, Lucía returns as a recess sensation! But whenshe's confronted with a case of injustice, Lucía must decide if she can stay true tothe ways of the luchadora and fight for what is right, even if it means breaking thesacred rule of never revealing the identity behind her mask. A story about courageand cultural legacy, Lucía the Luchadora is full of pluck, daring, and heart.

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"Spoiler alert: Girls can be superheroes, too. I picked up this book as my then 3-year-old daughter was being told that superheroes weren’t for girls. “Of course they are,” I told her. And then sharp and courageous Lucia came to the rescue. This is a story of empowerment and doing the right thing – a reminder for all ages. Lucia, in her *luchadora* mask and cape, jumps with confidence on her playground, and right into your heart."
NPR Books We Love — 2017 · apps.npr.org