{"product_id":"jovita-wore-pants-the-story-of-a-mexican-freedom-fighter","title":"Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter","description":"**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**\nThe remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!\n\n* “Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale.” ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review\n* “Gorgeous…hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding.” ― School Library Journal, starred review\n* “Exquisite prose. . . . stunning spreads.” ― BookPage, starred review\nJovita 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\nWhen 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 revolutionary, wearing pants!\nThis remarkable true story about a little-known maverick Mexican heroine is brought vividly to life by her great-niece and Américas Award–winner Aida Salazar, and Eisner Award–honoree Molly Mendoza.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1338283413\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1338283413.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Salazar, Aida|Mendoza, Molly\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41645397639226,"sku":"DBV.1338283413.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1338283413-0.jpg?v=1789187993","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/jovita-wore-pants-the-story-of-a-mexican-freedom-fighter","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}