Cantora by Melisa Fernndez Nitsche

Cantora by Melisa Fernndez Nitsche

Sing out With a stunning, graphic style and a melodious text, this picture book tells the story of Latin American icon, Mercedes Sosa, and how she became the voice of a people from exile to triumph.

What if a voice became a symbol of justice?
I'm here to offer my heart, said that voice.

The folk rhythm of the bombo drum beats like a heart, with a resonant voice singing the truth of her people. Mercedes Sosa sang about what it means to be human, and her songs of struggle always spoke the truth of the injustice that so many workers and families in Latin America faced.

As a teen, she won a local radio contest, and as her confidence grew, so did her fame. From a folk festival to Carnegie Hall and the Sistine Chapel, Mercedes performed the world over, sharing stories through song. But not everyone loved her singing: a military dictatorship ruled over Argentina, and they saw the power of her voice. Even from exile, Mercedes Sosa was a beacon of freedom for her people, and when she returned to her homeland, she persisted in her work: to be the voice of the voiceless.

Adding a personal touch as a fellow Argentinian, Melisa Fern ndez Nitsche fills her debut picture book with bright and breathtaking illustrations that will surely inspire and empower young readers as they read about the impact one person's voice can have.

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ISBN 13	9780593645987
ISBN 10	0593645987
Title	Cantora
Author	Melisa Fernández Nitsche
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2023-09-12
Number of pages	48
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.