The Mirabal Sisters

"An inspiring and unusual story of heroic women.” — Kirkus Reviews

Title: The Mirabal Sisters: From Caterpillars to Butterflies
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón                        
Illustrator: María Ocampo
Category: Juvenile biography

Formats: Hardback and Paperback, 48 Pages
Ages: 8-12

Grades: 3-6

Lexile:  980L
ISBN: 978-1955328029 (Eng);  978-1955328036  (Spa)
Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.
Languages: In English and Spanish                                   

Description:

Born in a small town in the Dominican Republic, the Mirabal sisters lived at a time when the country was under the merciless rule of a dictatorship. Their deaths on November 25, 1960 (at ages 36, 34, and 25), have received international coverage. In their honor, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed annually on November 25.

 Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound. 

 Title: We The Dreamers
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón                        
Illustrator: T. Kutsachenko
Category: Fiction                     

Format: Paperback, 32 Pages
Ages: 4-8

Grades: PK-3

Lexile: AD320L
ISBN: 978-1733139267
Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.
Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)                                   

Description:

We the Dreamers describes the journey of immigrating to a new place through the eyes of a child. Told alternatively in English and in Spanish, this picture book highlights all the emotions immigrants experience throughout their journey: the characters end up feeling mystified, bemused, or even bewildered upon entering the United States.  

 Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound. 

 Title: María Montez, the Queen of Technicolor
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón                        
Illustrator: María Ocampo
Category: Juvenile biography                     

Format: Hardback, 32 Pages
Ages: 8-12

Grades: 1-5
ISBN: 978-1733139267
Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.
Languages: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)

Description:

Born and raised in the Dominican Republic,  María Montez became a famous actress during the time of the 1940s. She is recognized as one of the first Latinas to conquer Hollywood. Her work opened the doors for other Latinas who later came to Hollywood looking to star on the big screen.  This is the third book in the bilingual series 'She Was.'  Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.   

Author: Raynelda A. Calderón

Illustrated by: Donna Wiscombe

Formats: Hardback and Paperback, 64 Pages

Ages: 8-12

Grades: 1-5

Lexile: 1060

ISBN: 9781733139229

Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.

Language: Bilingual (Eng/Spa)

Description:

Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History is a short collection of biographies about Hispanic women and the impact they made in the world. Some of the women featured in this book are iconic figures such as ballet dancer Alicia Alonso; others are less-known heroines such as indigenous leader Dolores Cacuango, founder of the first bilingual school in Ecuador. Beautiful illustrations accompany the text to bring these women to life and inspire the young generation of readers to be leaders tomorrow.

Content: Alicia Alonso, Conchita Citron, Dolores Cacuango, Eloisa Diaz,  Elvia Carrillo Puerto, Juana Azurduy, Maria Antonia Santos Plata, Maria  Teresa Ferrari, Salome Ureña de Henriquez y Teresa Carreño.  

Available wherever books are sold, Ingram,  and IndieBound.

Author: Raynelda A. Calderón

Illustrated by: María Ocampo

Format: Paperback, 67 Pages

Ages: 8-12

ISBN: 9781733139236

Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.

Languages: Bilingual (Eng/Spanish)

Description:

If you read Little Giants: 10 Hispanic Women Who Made History,  you will enjoy this coloring and activity book that features those 10 Hispanic women who made history to color! How will you color ballet legend, Alicia  Alonso? This book provides fun and creativity. Reading activities can be completed by doing independent research. Available from Ingram.

Author: Raynelda A. Calderón

Illustrated by: Merli Renee

Format: Hardback and Paperback, 32 Pages

Ages: 8-12

Grades: 1-5

Lexile: 840

ISBN: 9781733139205

Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.

Language: English/Spanish

Description:

Mamá Tingó was born in the Dominican Republic on November 8, 1921. She was the leader of a group of farmers whose lands wanted to be taken from them. The inspiring story of this courageous peasant woman who didn’t know how to read and write is meant to inspire children to be their own brave selves. This is the first book in the bilingual series 'She Was.'  

Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.

 Title: Kandi's Adventures: Kandi and the Fox

Author: Raynelda A. Calderón

Illustrated by: Donna Wiscombe

Format: Hardback, 24 Pages, Bilingual

Ages: 5-8

ISBN: 9788491452034

Publisher: Obelisco

Language: English/Spanish

Series: Kandi's Adventures

Release date: 2019

Description: 

On a sunny day, Kandi went to visit her best friend in the forest. When she was walking through the trees, a big fierce fox crossed her path!  Will Kandi escape from the fox? Discover it by reading this  English-Spanish bilingual book.

Available from Spanish Publishers.