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Mercedes Sosa: La voz del pueblo

Written and illustrated by Aixa Pérez-Prado

Hardcover: forthcoming

Ebook

Available 09.17.2024

Una conmovedora biografía ilustrada de una de las cantantes y activistas políticas más queridas de América Latina, Mercedes Sosa.

A stirring picture book biography of one of Latin America's most beloved singers and political activists, Mercedes Sosa.

¿Alguna vez has oído una canción que te elevó a lo más alto?

¿Una canción que capturó tu corazón?

¿Una voz tan poderosa que te hizo sentir listo para cambiar el mundo?

Esta es la historia de una cantora cuya voz navegó por el aire como las alas de un cóndor,
inspirando al pueblo en cada latido de la tierra.

Escrita e ilustrada por Aixa Pérez-Prado, esta es la conmovedora historia de la cantante folklórica y activista política argentina Mercedes Sosa. Conocida cariñosamente como la Negra, Mercedes utilizó su talento musical y su poderosa voz para denunciar la pobreza y la desigualdad en su país. Ante una cruel dictadura, Mercedes se negó a ser silenciada. Con valentía subió al escenario para "dar voz a los que no tienen voz" con canciones edificantes de empatía y empoderamiento. Su música inolvidable y sus mensajes de esperanza continúan resonando en personas de todo el mundo hasta el día de hoy.

Written and illustrated by Aixa Pérez-Prado, this is the powerful biography of Argentinean folksinger and activist 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.

Also available in English as Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People!

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About the Creators

Thumb_aixa_pe_rez-prado_copy Aixa Pérez-Prado - Author, Illustrator

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.