The Mirabal Sisters
International Latino Book Awards Honorable Mention
"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
Format: Hardback, 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
Release date: March 2023
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.
We The Dreamers
International Latino Book Awards Honorable Mention
Title: We The Dreamers
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrator: T. Kutsachenko
Category: Fiction
Format: Softcover, 32 Pages
Ages: 4-8
Grades: PK-3
Lexile: AD320L
ISBN: 978-1733139267
Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.
Language: English/Spanish
Release date: November 2021
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.
María Montez
María Montez, The queen of technicolor
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.
Language: English/Spanish
Series: She Was
Release date: 2021
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. Third book in the bilingual series 'She Was.' Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.
Little Giants
Silver Medal at the 2021 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrated by: Donna Wiscombe
Format: Hardback, 64 Pages
Ages: 8-12
Grades: 1-5
Lexile: 1060
ISBN: 9781733139229
Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.
Language: English/Spanish
Release date: 2020
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.
Available wherever books are sold, Ingram, and IndieBound.
Activity Book
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrated by: María Ocampo
Format: Paperback, 67 Pages
Ages: 8-12
ISBN: 9781733139236
Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.
Language: English/Spanish
Release date: 2019
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. The women to have fun coloring are: 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 from Cayena Press and Amazon only.
Mamá Tingó
Author: Raynelda A. Calderón
Illustrated by: Merli Renee
Format: Hardback, 32 Pages
Ages: 8-12
Grades: 1-5
Lexile: 840
ISBN: 9781733139205
Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc.
Language: English/Spanish
Series: She Was
Release date: 2019
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.
Kandi & the Fox
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 and Amazon.