The Wrestling Cholitas of Bolivia by Claudia Bellante (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Wrestling Cholitas of Bolivia by Claudia Bellante, Anna Carbone Noelia and Wara are two girls who live in the city of El Alto, Bolivia. Wrestling is their passion. They are often told that wrestling is for boys. But despite this resistance, every Sunday they proudly put on the traditional costume of the Cholitas, the Aymara women of Bolivia, and head to the ring, where they would fight with courage and defy all the odds stacked against them. The stories told in the Against All Odds picture book series are true stories of brave boys and girls from different parts of the world, who, with their small everyday actions, beat the odds and achieve something great. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Claudia Bellante is a freelance photo and print journalist based in Milan. Her work focuses on the exploration of social changes that begin from the stories of ordinary people. Her work has been featured in publications across the world. Review "A beautiful entry in the Against All Odds series ... In this true story, Noelia and Wara and many cholitas just like them inspire others to stand against prejudice faced by both women and the Indigenous people of Bolivia. Bold colors and patterns showcase the strength and beauty of the main subjects and the other fighting cholitas, while the informative and inspirational prose is set upon decorative text boxes that become part of the artful layout."--Booklist Review Quote "A beautiful entry in the Against All Odds series ... In this true story, Noelia and Wara and many cholitas just like them inspire others to stand against prejudice faced by both women and the Indigenous people of Bolivia. Bold colors and patterns showcase the strength and beauty of the main subjects and the other fighting cholitas, while the informative and inspirational prose is set upon decorative text boxes that become part of the artful layout." Promotional "Headline" Two girls in Bolivia, with a passion for wrestling, beat the odds in this new empowering picture book Description for Bookstore NEW SERIES LAUNCH: The first installments in Crocodile Books new Against All Odds childrens books INSPIRING TRUE STORIES FOR YOUNG READERS: Real life and relatable stories of brave boys and girls from different parts of the world, who, with their small everyday actions, beat the odds and achieve something great BEAUTIFUL & EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS: Bright, bold artwork makes this book a fun visual feast for the eyes ASSETS FOR S&L MARKET: Educator guide and event kit with geography, vocabulary, history, and art activities SPECIAL PRE-ORDER OFFER: Exclusive sticker sheets Details ISBN1623718074 Author Anna Carbone Short Title Against All Odds: the Fighting Cholitas Pages 32 Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Anna Carbone ISBN-10 1623718074 ISBN-13 9781623718077 Format Hardcover Subtitle Bolivia Series Against All Odds Audience Age 5-8 Publisher Interlink Publishing Group, Inc Country of Publication United States Imprint Crocodile Books USA AU Release Date 2022-11-03 NZ Release Date 2022-11-03 UK Release Date 2022-11-03 Publication Date 2022-12-08 DEWEY 853.92 Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2022-12-08 Illustrations 32 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139248203;

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