Lucia the Luchadora

By Cynthia Leonor Garza, Alyssa Bermudez (illustrator),

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Lucía the Luchadora named one of the Best Books of 2017 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, Chicago Public Library and more! Lucía zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when they tell her "girls can't be superheroes," suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That's when her…

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1 author picked Lucia the Luchadora as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

One thing I will never get tired of are books about girl power!

What I love so much about this book is its focus on a young girl chasing her dreams of being a Luchadora, which traditionally has been a male-dominated sport. I have a soft spot in my heart for books that encourage young women to go after their dreams despite whatever preconceived gender notions they may have. End then you set it in the world of Lucha Libre–forget about it!  

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