Happy Book Birthday, Child of the Flower-Song People!
She was Luz Jiménez,
child of the flower-song people,
the powerful Aztecs,
who called themselves Nahua—
who lost their land, but who did not disappear.
CHILD OF THE FLOWER-SONG PEOPLE: LUZ JIMÉNEZ, DAUGHTER OF THE NAHUA, the debut picture book of Gloria Amescua, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh (Abrams), tells the story of how Luz Jiménez breathed life into her ancestors’ past and, in so doing, carried the voice of the Nahua people into the future.
Gorgeous and galvanic, CHILD OF THE FLOWER-SONG PEOPLE is a tale about the inspired child who became the woman who stepped into the honor and responsibility of preserving history. Gloria’s striking book sparkles onto shelves… today!
Welcome to the parade,
CHILD OF THE FLOWER-SONG PEOPLE:
LUZ JIMÉNEZ, DAUGHTER OF THE NAHUA
Illustration by Anne Appert, Leah Hong and Neesha Hudson
Gloria’s debut book is available everywhere - right now!
Purchase CHILD OF THE FLOWER-SONG PEOPLE: LUZ JIMÉNEZ, DAUGHTER OF THE NAHUA through one of the following retailers:
WIN a signed copy of Gloria Amescua’s debut book, CHILD OF THE FLOWER-SONG PEOPLE: LUZ JIMÉNEZ, DAUGHTER OF THE NAHUA!
ENTER TO WIN!
To enter:
Follow Gloria Amescua on Twitter (@GloriaAmescua)
Follow PB Debut Troupe 21 on Twitter (@PBTroupe21)
Retweet the Troupe’s CHILD OF THE FLOWER-SONG PEOPLE giveaway post
What did Gloria learn about Luz Jiménez during research?
Little Known Fact: Luz Jiménez was born Julia Jiménez. She changed her name to Luciana, when she entered a beauty contest in her section of Mexico City for Indigeous girls. She won, by the way. She went by Luciana, shortened to Luz the rest of her life.
The winner will be chosen at random and announced August 22, 2021.
If you’ve entered, you’re all set! But don’t leave just yet…
Learn more about Gloria!
Twitter: @GloriaAmescua
Instagram: @gloriaamescuawriter
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Thanks for being part of the parade! Let’s keep that confetti flying!
