Juana Azurduy - Antiprincesas

The third title in the Spanish-language Revolucionarixs series explores the life of Juana Azurduy, a liberation war hero who fought for independence from Spanish rule. Celebrated today in Argentina and Bolivia for her contributions to ending colonialism, Azurduy defied nineteenth-century gender norms to rise to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The engaging nonfiction text is coupled with colorful illustrations, photographs and activity pages, allowing readers to learn about this extraordinary military leader who courageously advocated for indigenous rights and self-determination in the Southern Cone.