Cantora
Mercedes Sosa, the Voice of Latin America
$43.40
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
10 October 2023
Summary
Sing out! With a stunning, graphic style and a melodious text, this picture book tells the story of Latin American icon Mercedes Sosa and how she became the voice of a people from exile to triumph.
What if a voice became a symbol of justice?
“I’m here to offer my heart,” said that voice.
The folk rhythm of the bombo drum beats like a heart, with a resonant voice singing the truth of her people. Mercedes Sosa sang about what it means to be human, and her songs of strugg…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593645970 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593645979 |
| Author: | Melisa Fernández Nitsche |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 10 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 203mm |
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Critics Review
”[A] soaring tribute.” —Kirkus Reviews“Both art and narrative will inspire seeking Sosa’s music to hear her soothing alto voice.” —The Bulletin“Nitsche does beautiful job of introducing Argentinian folk singer Mercedes Sosa to a young audience in this picture-book biography” —Booklist“A rich, inspiring picture book biography about a Latin American icon….Readers are introduced to a wonderful example in this impressive debut.” —School Library Journal“The beat of Sosa’s heart and her bombo drum echo throughout Fernández Nitsche’s affectionate text.” —Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Melisa Fernández Nitsche
Melisa Fernandez Nitsche is the illustrator of I Wish Wish Wish for You. She has a bachelor’s degree in advertising and communication. Her bold and beautiful art has been featured in advertisements, children’s games, and digital media. Melisa was born and raised and still resides in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cantora is her debut author/illustrator book.
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