The Mirabal Sisters / Las hermanas Mirabal - Calderon, Raynelda

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Résumé :
An example of fearless bravery in the ominous face of darkness. - Kirkus Reviews Honorable Mention: Premio Campoy-Ada Awards. The Mirabal sisters lived during a time when the Dominican Republic was ruled by a very harsh dictatorship. Even though they were daughters, wives, and mothers, Patria, Minerva, and Mar?a Teresa went against the norm and bravely stood up to the dictatorship, getting involved in secret activities against the government. They were affectionately called Las Mariposas (The Butterflies) by their community, and their actions had a lasting impact on their country as they fought for freedom. They didn't live to see the results of their bravery, but their unwavering courage in fighting for justice was not affected by the uncertainty of the future. In their honor, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed every year on November 25th. ********** Las hermanas Mirabal vivieron en una ?poca en la que la Rep?blica Dominicana estaba gobernada por una dictadura muy dura. A pesar de ser hijas, esposas y madres, Patria, Minerva y Mar?a Teresa desafiaron la norma y se enfrentaron valientemente a la dictadura, participando en actividades secretas contra el gobierno. Eran cari?osamente llamadas Las Mariposas por su comunidad, y sus acciones tuvieron un impacto duradero en su pa?s mientras luchaban por la libertad. Aunque no vivieron para ver los resultados de su valent?a, su inquebrantable coraje en la lucha por la justicia no se vio afectado por la incertidumbre del futuro. En su honor, el D?a Internacional de la Eliminaci?n de la Violencia Contra la Mujer se observa todos los a?os el 25 de noviembre....

Biographie:
Raynelda grew up in the Dominican Republic on a healthy diet of romance novels, comic strips, Gabriel Garcia Marquez's books, and other literature. She spends her free time thinking about (and drafting) books to write. As a librarian, her work with children inspired her to create picture books that highlight the accomplishments of Hispanic women in history. She hopes to inspire young readers to follow their passions and never take no for an answer. This is her fourth children's book....

Sommaire:
An example of fearless bravery in the ominous face of darkness. - Kirkus Reviews Honorable Mention: Premio Campoy-Ada Awards. The Mirabal sisters lived during a time when the Dominican Republic was ruled by a very harsh dictatorship. Even though they were daughters, wives, and mothers, Patria, Minerva, and Mar?a Teresa went against the norm and bravely stood up to the dictatorship, getting involved in secret activities against the government. They were affectionately called Las Mariposas (The Butterflies) by their community, and their actions had a lasting impact on their country as they fought for freedom. They didn't live to see the results of their bravery, but their unwavering courage in fighting for justice was not affected by the uncertainty of the future. In their honor, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed every year on November 25th. ********** Las hermanas Mirabal vivieron en una ?poca en la que la Rep?blica Dominicana estaba gobernada por una dictadura muy dura. A pesar de ser hijas, esposas y madres, Patria, Minerva y Mar?a Teresa desafiaron la norma y se enfrentaron valientemente a la dictadura, participando en actividades secretas contra el gobierno. Eran cari?osamente llamadas Las Mariposas por su comunidad, y sus acciones tuvieron un impacto duradero en su pa?s mientras luchaban por la libertad. Aunque no vivieron para ver los resultados de su valent?a, su inquebrantable coraje en la lucha por la justicia no se vio afectado por la incertidumbre del futuro. En su honor, el D?a Internacional de la Eliminaci?n de la Violencia Contra la Mujer se observa todos los a?os el 25 de noviembre....