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by Aixa P?rez-Prado (Author), Aixa P?rez-Prado (Illustrator)
Una conmovedora biograf?a ilustrada de una de las cantantes y defensoras de derechos humanos m?s queridas de Am?rica Latina, Mercedes Sosa.
A stirring picture book biography of one of Latin America's most beloved singers and human rights advocates, Mercedes Sosa.
Alguna vez has o?do una canci?n que te elev? a lo m?s alto?
Una canci?n que captur? tu coraz?n?
Una voz tan poderosa que te hizo sentir listo para cambiar el mundo?
Esta es la historia de una cantora cuya voz naveg? por el aire como las alas de un c?ndor,
inspirando al pueblo en cada latido de la tierra.
Escrita e ilustrada por Aixa P?rez-Prado, esta es la conmovedora historia de la cantante folkl?rica y defensora de derechos humanos argentina Mercedes Sosa. Conocida cari?osamente como la Negra, Mercedes utiliz? su talento musical y su poderosa voz para denunciar la pobreza y la desigualdad en su pa?s. Ante una cruel dictadura, Mercedes se neg? a ser silenciada. Con valent?a subi? al escenario para "dar voz a los que no tienen voz" con canciones edificantes de empat?a y empoderamiento. Su m?sica inolvidable y sus mensajes de esperanza contin?an resonando en personas de todo el mundo hasta el d?a de hoy.
Written and illustrated by Aixa P?rez-Prado, this is the powerful biography of Argentinean folksinger and human rights advocate Mercedes Sosa. Affectionately known as La Negra, Mercedes used her musical talents and powerful voice to speak out against poverty and inequality in her home country. In the face of a cruel dictatorship, Mercedes refused to be silenced. She bravely stepped on stage to lend a "voice to the voiceless" with uplifting songs of empathy and empowerment. Her unforgettable music and messages of hope continue to resonate with people across the world to this day.
Author Biography
Aixa Pérez-Prado is an author, an illustrator, and a university professor of linguistic and cultural studies. Originally from Buenos Aires, she crafts stories that explore intersectional identities, the need for belonging, and the richness of bilingualism. In her early years, Aixa found inspiration in the powerful voice of Mercedes Sosa and was drawn to the profound messages of social justice, human rights, and compassion in her music. These messages prompted her to embark on a personal journey of self-discovery, exploring her own blended Indigenous and European heritage through the mediums of art, literature, and music. Aixa lives with her family in Miami, Florida. You can learn more about her at aixaperezprado.com.
Aixa Pérez-Prado is an author, an illustrator, and a university professor of linguistic and cultural studies. Originally from Buenos Aires, she crafts stories that explore intersectional identities, the need for belonging, and the richness of bilingualism. In her early years, Aixa found inspiration in the powerful voice of Mercedes Sosa and was drawn to the profound messages of social justice, human rights, and compassion in her music. These messages prompted her to embark on a personal journey of self-discovery, exploring her own blended Indigenous and European heritage through the mediums of art, literature, and music. Aixa lives with her family in Miami, Florida. You can learn more about her at aixaperezprado.com.
