The author of Marti's Song for Freedom comes to DC on Sat., Jan. 6th, at 11AM.
Join us for a special storytime with author Emma Otheguy and Martí y sus versos por la libertad (Marti's Song for Freedom).
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A bilingual biography of José Martí, who dedicated his life to the promotion of liberty, the abolishment of slavery, political independence for Cuba, and intellectual freedom. Written in verse with excerpts from Martí's seminal work, Versos sencillos.
Illustrator Beatriz Vidal "uses a subtle folk art style in her detailed gouache illustrations, creating people who resemble terra-cotta figurines" (Publisher's Weekly Starred Review).
At East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC. Click here for info.
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