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La Prieta
For use in schools and libraries only. Prietita, a young Mexican-American girl, becomes lost in her search for an herb to cure her mother and is aided by the legendary ghost woman.
190 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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Gloria E. Anzaldúa
43 books792 followersGloria E. Anzaldúa was a scholar of Chicana cultural theory, feminist theory, and queer theory. She loosely based her best-known book, Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza, on her life growing up on the Mexican-Texas border and incorporated her lifelong feelings of social and cultural marginalization into her work.
When she was eleven, her family relocated to Hargill, Texas. Despite feeling discriminated against as a sixth-generation Tejana and as a female, and despite the death of her father from a car accident when she was fourteen, Anzaldúa still obtained her college education. In 1968, she received a B.A. in English, Art, and Secondary Education from Pan American University, and an M.A. in English and Education from the University of Texas at Austin. While in Austin, she joined politically active cultural poets and radical dramatists such as Ricardo Sanchez, and Hedwig Gorski.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in English from the then Pan American University (now University of Texas-Pan American), Anzaldúa worked as a preschool and special education teacher. In 1977, she moved to California, where she supported herself through her writing, lectures, and occasional teaching stints about feminism, Chicano studies, and creative writing at San Francisco State University, the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Florida Atlantic University, among other universities.
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When she was eleven, her family relocated to Hargill, Texas. Despite feeling discriminated against as a sixth-generation Tejana and as a female, and despite the death of her father from a car accident when she was fourteen, Anzaldúa still obtained her college education. In 1968, she received a B.A. in English, Art, and Secondary Education from Pan American University, and an M.A. in English and Education from the University of Texas at Austin. While in Austin, she joined politically active cultural poets and radical dramatists such as Ricardo Sanchez, and Hedwig Gorski.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in English from the then Pan American University (now University of Texas-Pan American), Anzaldúa worked as a preschool and special education teacher. In 1977, she moved to California, where she supported herself through her writing, lectures, and occasional teaching stints about feminism, Chicano studies, and creative writing at San Francisco State University, the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Florida Atlantic University, among other universities.
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January 9, 2019
Prietita and the Ghost Woman was really lovely to read. I enjoyed how Anzaldua paid homage to traditional healers and to the story of La Llorona. I thought the message of things not always being what they seem and help coming from the least expected places was especially lovely. The illustrations are gorgeous.
Definitely recommended for anyone in general need of a good picture book or in specific need of a good dual language Spanish/English book.
Definitely recommended for anyone in general need of a good picture book or in specific need of a good dual language Spanish/English book.
July 3, 2014
I think This book does a great job of challenging the history of the Ghost Woman, of Latino folklore, and in dong so, also brings us through the change in expectations a young Latina has of herself.
December 1, 2015
Prietita and the Ghost Woman, written by Gloria Anzaldúa and illustrated by Christina Gonzalez, presents a feminist adaptation of the Hispanic legend by featuring strong, female protagonists, and portraying La Llorona as a benevolent spirit, rather than a haunting ghost. The female relationships in the story are loving and respectful, and women of all different ages look out for each other in a lovely constellation of female alliances.
The story is written in English with a Spanish translation on each page, as well as Spanish words peppered throughout the English text. When interspersing Spanish words, Anzaldúa has taken care to provide translations or context clues for English-language readers. For example, when Prietita asks Doña Lola for help, Doña Lola replies, “I’m sorry, mijita, I’m sorry, my child, but I’ve used up all the ruda I had and none of the neighbors grow it.” To complement Anzaldúa’s text, illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez has created dramatic illustrations reminiscent of mural art. According to Lee and Low books Gonzalez “is a widely exhibited artist renowned for her vivid imagery of strong women and girls.” Additionally, Kirkus Reviews notes that this book’s illustrations “completely fill each spread, laden with southwestern flora and Mexican motifs.” Indeed, the reader can spot an array of cultural and geographical hints, including large cacti, red chili peppers hanging from the wall, and little lizards scampering across the dry, forest floor. The illustrations also evoke an element of the imaginary or the fantastical, as they take the reader through a young girl’s dream-like journey of growth and self-development.
The story begins with the protagonist, Prietita, working in the garden of la curandera, or the healer, Doña Lola. Prietita’s little sister comes running over to tell her that Mami is sick again and that she needs the help of la curandera. Prietita confirms that Doña Lola will surely know how to help Mami: “Doña Lola can cure almost any sickness. She knows lots of remedies. She’s teaching me all about them.” Doña Lola is a knowledgeable, valued woman, who is an integral part of the community, imparting her knowledge upon a younger generation of women.
Prietita reaches out to la curandera for help and learns that the only curative herb is located in the depths of the perilous King Ranch. Although Prietita has been warned not to go into those woods alone, she is determined to find the herb that will cure her ailing mother. Prietita is strong-willed and exhibits full agency throughout the story. Clad in blue jeans and sneakers, Prietita braves her fears and heads to the King Ranch. As the crux of the plot unfolds and the suspense builds, the reader comes to see what a guardian spirit the mysterious La Llorona can be.
With the help of La Llorona, Prietita overcomes the challenges of the King Ranch- a place which adult readers may interpret as a metaphor for patriarchal systems. By creating this diverse cast of female protagonists who need only each other in order to survive, Anzaldúa has crafted a beautiful counter-narrative that inverts the traditional tropes of male heroes saving helpless damsels. From young to old, readers will appreciate Anzaldua’s strong women, and her emphasis on the importance of family and community. While reinforcing a celebratory “girl power” attitude, the story also teaches readers that people may not always be what they seem, and that one should never judge a book by its cover.
Gloria Anzaldúa (1942-2004) often draws from autobiographical experiences in her novels. She has published two children’s’ books with a leading, female protagonist named “Prietita,” as well as an auto-biographical essay titled, “La Prieta.” In Spanish, “prieta” means dark, usually in reference to skin tone; and “-ita” is a diminutive suffix indicating small size, youth, or affection. Thus, “Prietita” signifies “little, dark-skinned girl.” It is reasonable to believe that throughout Gloria Anzaldúa’s writings, she has developed the character of “Prietita” as a representation of her younger self.
Anzaldúa was one of the leading Chicana feminists and continues to be renowned posthumously for her dedication to social activism. According to an online biography from the Annenberg Learner,
Gloria Anzaldúa’s work is fundamentally concerned with articulating what she calls a “new mestiza consciousness,” an identity characterized by hybridity, flexibility, and plurality and focused on the experiences of Chicanas (Mexican American women) and particularly mestizas (Chicana and Mexican women who have mixed Native American and Spanish heritage). Writing fiction, poetry, memoirs, and literary and cultural criticism (sometimes all within the same text), Anzaldúa has helped define and lend authority to women of color as well as gays and lesbians, whom she identifies as empowered by the inclusiveness and expansiveness of mestiza identity.
She has been known for blurring the lines between social movements, and uniting those movements through various commonalities. Her definition of mestiza includes all marginalized peoples, united by the indistinct, medley composition of mestiza identity. In yet another online biography, the writer describes some of Anzaldúa’s philosophies:
She looked for ways to build a multicultural, inclusive feminist movement… Some readers have struggled with the multiple languages in her writings – English and Spanish, but also variations of those languages. According to Gloria Anzaldúa, when the reader does the work of piecing together fragments of language and narrative, it mirrors the way feminists must struggle to have their ideas heard in a patriarchal society.
Anzaldúa pushed tirelessly to empower underrepresented communities, while giving mestiza and feminist perspectives a voice in American literature.
Not only did I love reading this touching story, but I have been utterly inspired by Gloria Anzaldúa’s biography. Anzaldúa would be a perfect historical figure to feature in your classrooms—an inspiration to all!
For access to the full review and additional resources, check out our Vamos a Leer blog at teachinglatinamericathroughliterature.com
The story is written in English with a Spanish translation on each page, as well as Spanish words peppered throughout the English text. When interspersing Spanish words, Anzaldúa has taken care to provide translations or context clues for English-language readers. For example, when Prietita asks Doña Lola for help, Doña Lola replies, “I’m sorry, mijita, I’m sorry, my child, but I’ve used up all the ruda I had and none of the neighbors grow it.” To complement Anzaldúa’s text, illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez has created dramatic illustrations reminiscent of mural art. According to Lee and Low books Gonzalez “is a widely exhibited artist renowned for her vivid imagery of strong women and girls.” Additionally, Kirkus Reviews notes that this book’s illustrations “completely fill each spread, laden with southwestern flora and Mexican motifs.” Indeed, the reader can spot an array of cultural and geographical hints, including large cacti, red chili peppers hanging from the wall, and little lizards scampering across the dry, forest floor. The illustrations also evoke an element of the imaginary or the fantastical, as they take the reader through a young girl’s dream-like journey of growth and self-development.
The story begins with the protagonist, Prietita, working in the garden of la curandera, or the healer, Doña Lola. Prietita’s little sister comes running over to tell her that Mami is sick again and that she needs the help of la curandera. Prietita confirms that Doña Lola will surely know how to help Mami: “Doña Lola can cure almost any sickness. She knows lots of remedies. She’s teaching me all about them.” Doña Lola is a knowledgeable, valued woman, who is an integral part of the community, imparting her knowledge upon a younger generation of women.
Prietita reaches out to la curandera for help and learns that the only curative herb is located in the depths of the perilous King Ranch. Although Prietita has been warned not to go into those woods alone, she is determined to find the herb that will cure her ailing mother. Prietita is strong-willed and exhibits full agency throughout the story. Clad in blue jeans and sneakers, Prietita braves her fears and heads to the King Ranch. As the crux of the plot unfolds and the suspense builds, the reader comes to see what a guardian spirit the mysterious La Llorona can be.
With the help of La Llorona, Prietita overcomes the challenges of the King Ranch- a place which adult readers may interpret as a metaphor for patriarchal systems. By creating this diverse cast of female protagonists who need only each other in order to survive, Anzaldúa has crafted a beautiful counter-narrative that inverts the traditional tropes of male heroes saving helpless damsels. From young to old, readers will appreciate Anzaldua’s strong women, and her emphasis on the importance of family and community. While reinforcing a celebratory “girl power” attitude, the story also teaches readers that people may not always be what they seem, and that one should never judge a book by its cover.
Gloria Anzaldúa (1942-2004) often draws from autobiographical experiences in her novels. She has published two children’s’ books with a leading, female protagonist named “Prietita,” as well as an auto-biographical essay titled, “La Prieta.” In Spanish, “prieta” means dark, usually in reference to skin tone; and “-ita” is a diminutive suffix indicating small size, youth, or affection. Thus, “Prietita” signifies “little, dark-skinned girl.” It is reasonable to believe that throughout Gloria Anzaldúa’s writings, she has developed the character of “Prietita” as a representation of her younger self.
Anzaldúa was one of the leading Chicana feminists and continues to be renowned posthumously for her dedication to social activism. According to an online biography from the Annenberg Learner,
Gloria Anzaldúa’s work is fundamentally concerned with articulating what she calls a “new mestiza consciousness,” an identity characterized by hybridity, flexibility, and plurality and focused on the experiences of Chicanas (Mexican American women) and particularly mestizas (Chicana and Mexican women who have mixed Native American and Spanish heritage). Writing fiction, poetry, memoirs, and literary and cultural criticism (sometimes all within the same text), Anzaldúa has helped define and lend authority to women of color as well as gays and lesbians, whom she identifies as empowered by the inclusiveness and expansiveness of mestiza identity.
She has been known for blurring the lines between social movements, and uniting those movements through various commonalities. Her definition of mestiza includes all marginalized peoples, united by the indistinct, medley composition of mestiza identity. In yet another online biography, the writer describes some of Anzaldúa’s philosophies:
She looked for ways to build a multicultural, inclusive feminist movement… Some readers have struggled with the multiple languages in her writings – English and Spanish, but also variations of those languages. According to Gloria Anzaldúa, when the reader does the work of piecing together fragments of language and narrative, it mirrors the way feminists must struggle to have their ideas heard in a patriarchal society.
Anzaldúa pushed tirelessly to empower underrepresented communities, while giving mestiza and feminist perspectives a voice in American literature.
Not only did I love reading this touching story, but I have been utterly inspired by Gloria Anzaldúa’s biography. Anzaldúa would be a perfect historical figure to feature in your classrooms—an inspiration to all!
For access to the full review and additional resources, check out our Vamos a Leer blog at teachinglatinamericathroughliterature.com
May 14, 2019
I am familiar with Anzaldua as a feminist scholar - until now, I didn’t know she had also written a few children’s books. This one particularly attracted me because although I am not of Mexican descent, I grew up in a border town and am very familiar with the stories of La Llorana, which were told at sleepovers and camp outs. This was an intriguing take, reminding me of some feminist arguments that men will represent woman as crazy when there is more to the story. I do like to think that there is more to La Llorana’s story.
May 7, 2013
The book Prietita and the Ghost Woman written by Gloria Anzaldúa and illustrated by Christina Gonzalez is a bilingual story of a young girl, Prietita, who works at the house of la curandera, or healer. The story opens up with Prietita working in la curandera’s garden when her sister finds her to tell her that their mother is sick. Knowing the la curandera knows how to use herbs to heal, Prietita asks her if she can make a remedy to help their mother. La curandera says that the rue plant would help to cure to Prietita’s mother, but that she went through her supply of rue. Prietita is told that the rue plant can be found near the King Ranch in the woods and is given a warning that the ranch is a dangerous place to be. However, Prietita knows that she must find the rue and sets out to the King Ranch to locate the healing plant. On her journey, Prietita encounters several situations with animals in the woods, with her final encounter involving La Llorona. The illustrations of this book capture the story and add to the text because the style of the illustrations is reminiscent of Mexican folk art. What is great is that the illustrations may speak to young Latino readers who may understand this style or identify it based off of cultural associations. In the same regard, non-Latino readers can view the illustrations and perhaps gain some sort of cultural context of the story as the illustrations and text work together.
The book does tell an interesting story, specifically since traditional folklore of La Llorona is a rather frightening story. Traditional folklore of La Llorona is that once a young woman named Maria who was married to a very prominent and wealthy man with whom she had two children. After the children were born, her husband paid very little attention to her and was not home very often. According to the legend, when he would return home, he often ignored Maria and only paid attention to the children. One day, upon his return Maria’s husband ignored her yet again, giving his attention only to their children and Maria discovered that in addition to his neglect, he had acquired a mistress. In a fit of rage, she drowned her children, and after realizing her mistake, consumed by sorrow, she drowned herself. Condemned to roam the earth forever, La Llorona is said to be seen wandering near rivers and lakes, anywhere there is water searching for her children. People say that they can hear her cries in the distance and children are warned not to be outside after dark because La Llorona may mistake the child for one her own and steal them away from her parents. In Anzaldúa’s story, instead of La Llorona mistaking Prietita for her own child and stealing her, Anzaldúa portrays La Llorona in a positive light by having La Llorona help Prietita find the rue plant. Anzaldúa’s variation of this folktale makes it a more appropriate story for children.
Gloria Anzaldúa began as a teacher, teaching in a bilingual school program, then continued on to teach special education. Anzaldúa received her B.A. in English, Art, and Secondary Education from Pan American University. She then earned an M.A. in English and Education from the University of Texas. She later taught Chicano studies and creative writing at several universities (University of Minnesota: Gloria Anzaldúa, 2009). Her writing focuses on a variety Chicano themes, specifically, those that examine Chicano culture. Her story of Prietita is well written, and has a plot that is well constructed. Even though the premise of the story is based off of the traditional tale of La Llorona, the story is fresh and provides young readers with a character who is asked to grow and change from this experience. The message is positive in that in the end, Prietita faces her fears, has courage and is able to help find the rue plant to help her mother.
In terms of age appropriateness, this book would appeal to children seven and older. Given that the story of La Llorona is not particularly frightening, one can even argue that this book would be appropriate for children age six and up. When considering a title to add to the library’s folklore section, this book would be a great addition to that section because it can connect a child to another folktale from another country/region. Further, this retelling of the La Llorona story is more positive them some versions and may also be a good addition to include alongside a more traditional copy of the original tale.
The book does tell an interesting story, specifically since traditional folklore of La Llorona is a rather frightening story. Traditional folklore of La Llorona is that once a young woman named Maria who was married to a very prominent and wealthy man with whom she had two children. After the children were born, her husband paid very little attention to her and was not home very often. According to the legend, when he would return home, he often ignored Maria and only paid attention to the children. One day, upon his return Maria’s husband ignored her yet again, giving his attention only to their children and Maria discovered that in addition to his neglect, he had acquired a mistress. In a fit of rage, she drowned her children, and after realizing her mistake, consumed by sorrow, she drowned herself. Condemned to roam the earth forever, La Llorona is said to be seen wandering near rivers and lakes, anywhere there is water searching for her children. People say that they can hear her cries in the distance and children are warned not to be outside after dark because La Llorona may mistake the child for one her own and steal them away from her parents. In Anzaldúa’s story, instead of La Llorona mistaking Prietita for her own child and stealing her, Anzaldúa portrays La Llorona in a positive light by having La Llorona help Prietita find the rue plant. Anzaldúa’s variation of this folktale makes it a more appropriate story for children.
Gloria Anzaldúa began as a teacher, teaching in a bilingual school program, then continued on to teach special education. Anzaldúa received her B.A. in English, Art, and Secondary Education from Pan American University. She then earned an M.A. in English and Education from the University of Texas. She later taught Chicano studies and creative writing at several universities (University of Minnesota: Gloria Anzaldúa, 2009). Her writing focuses on a variety Chicano themes, specifically, those that examine Chicano culture. Her story of Prietita is well written, and has a plot that is well constructed. Even though the premise of the story is based off of the traditional tale of La Llorona, the story is fresh and provides young readers with a character who is asked to grow and change from this experience. The message is positive in that in the end, Prietita faces her fears, has courage and is able to help find the rue plant to help her mother.
In terms of age appropriateness, this book would appeal to children seven and older. Given that the story of La Llorona is not particularly frightening, one can even argue that this book would be appropriate for children age six and up. When considering a title to add to the library’s folklore section, this book would be a great addition to that section because it can connect a child to another folktale from another country/region. Further, this retelling of the La Llorona story is more positive them some versions and may also be a good addition to include alongside a more traditional copy of the original tale.
March 19, 2012
This story was told to me by my grandmother when I first heard about it. There are many other versions of this story, but the way my grandmother tells it I love it even more. La Llorona was about a woman from Mexico who cried while drowning her children in a river, over her husbanded who was being unfaithful to her. So when ever a child goes to that river where the Llorona drowned her children, her spirit would flow and want these children to keep as her own. The story my grandmother told me was more scary, and eerie. This story had more of an uplifting spirit to it. Prietita was ordered by her sister to seek help from a healer because her mother was feeling ill. The Healer asks
Prietita to seek a rue plant found in "King Ranch," which will help her mother feel better. She seeks help from animals in order to find this rare plant when she comes across the spirit of La Llorona who actually helps her. From the glow of Llorona she was able to find the plant in order to help her mother become better. The art work is very dark but as it gets closer to the plot of the story and it's ending, everything becomes brighter and better. I would recommend this book and the story because its a classic.
Prietita to seek a rue plant found in "King Ranch," which will help her mother feel better. She seeks help from animals in order to find this rare plant when she comes across the spirit of La Llorona who actually helps her. From the glow of Llorona she was able to find the plant in order to help her mother become better. The art work is very dark but as it gets closer to the plot of the story and it's ending, everything becomes brighter and better. I would recommend this book and the story because its a classic.
March 22, 2012
When I was younger I always use to hear stories about La Llorna and how if you weren't in your house by the time it got dark, she would take you. Prietita and the Ghost Woman by Gloria Anzaldua is a story about a young girl named Prietita, who has always heard scary stories of a woman who steals little children at night. One day she goes in search of a herb that will heal her sick mother. On the way to search for this herb, she gets lost in the woods.This is where Prietita discovers that La Llora is not what people expect of her and she finds her to be very helpful and compassionate. This book did a great job of turning a scary folk tale into something very interesting for children to read. Don't always judge people by what others say. It tells children not to always listen to what others say. I really enjoyed the book and the pictures really showed us what was happening.
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November 12, 2016This would be a great integration of traditional literature, and multiculturalism. This book is widely known in oral culture, the harsh an tragic story of La Llorona (the legendary ghost woman who steals children at night) has been softened and retold in bilingual account.
In this version, Prietita discovers that la llorona is not what she expects, but rather a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery.
Teachers could talk about what its like to have pre-judgements about people and what that does to a persons emotional "bucket."
In this version, Prietita discovers that la llorona is not what she expects, but rather a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery.
Teachers could talk about what its like to have pre-judgements about people and what that does to a persons emotional "bucket."
June 24, 2014
The story was about a girl name Prietita and a ghost woman name La LLORONA. Prietita her mother had a sickness called the old sickness. Pritita went to the healer name Dona Lolashe can cure any sickness. She gave the little girl a picture of the herb they need but it was in a dangers place called The Kings Ranch. She got lost but La Llorona find the herb and her way out.
March 2, 2017
A great bilingual children's book that re-envisions (and reclaims) the legend of La Llorona. The artwork follows Anzaldua's storyline in a thoughtful way, but what really comes out of the text is a new way of thinking about La Llorona's story.
September 27, 2017
Loved the story. Awesome themes at work here. 1) things aren't always what they seem. 2) the hero is a little girl as opposed to the usual male hero stories. 3) the subtle theme of turning to nature for health purposes. Highly recommend for adults as well as children.
March 3, 2010
La Llorona is being rewritten here to represent the power of indigenous women instead of as a terrifying threat.
November 8, 2014
This book does a great job of challenging the history of the Ghost Woman, of Latino folklore, and in dong so, also brings us through the change in expectations a young Latina has of herself.
December 8, 2013
A different perspective to La Llorona
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June 24, 2014it was pretty weird but i didn't read the whole book
July 12, 2014
bookaday #53. A Texas setting for this version of the La Llorona tale. Both English and Spanish texts read smoothly. Author's note includes her inspiration for her story.
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January 1, 2017A nice story, but I wanted to like this more than I actually did.
April 30, 2021
La Llorona (the crying woman) is supposed to be traveling beside rivers and waterways of the Texas-Mexico Borderlands crying for her children and taking way with her children she finds riverside.
Here la curandera (the healer) seemingly has had dealings with La Llorona better understands that la Llorona maybe something other than what local folklore says she is. The understanding that young people do not understand or that those who do not consider do not understand'
Here folktale of La Poor on a meets the fairytale. Well done.
Here the art has the vibrant colors of Mexican-American culture.
Read for Dewey's 2r-Hour Readathon April 2021
Here la curandera (the healer) seemingly has had dealings with La Llorona better understands that la Llorona maybe something other than what local folklore says she is. The understanding that young people do not understand or that those who do not consider do not understand'
Here folktale of La Poor on a meets the fairytale. Well done.
Here the art has the vibrant colors of Mexican-American culture.
Read for Dewey's 2r-Hour Readathon April 2021
January 9, 2021
When her mother grows ill, Prietita (shown with tan brown skin and long black hair) ventures onto King's Ranch, where it is rumored that trespassers will be shot, to find rue for a remedy. Guided by animals and the spirit La Llorona, Prietita finds the herb she needs. A beautiful re-imagining of the La Llorona tale full of messages of interdependence, listening to the natural world, and belief in oneself. Full text in both English and Spanish.
Themes: Land/Nature/Earth, La Llorona, Healing
Age range: Elementary
Themes: Land/Nature/Earth, La Llorona, Healing
Age range: Elementary
August 16, 2019
Challenge: Grinchathon July Edition 2019 - Diverse (1). A positive take for children on the often negatively-charged Mexican ghost story of La Llorona by seminal Chicana writer Gloria E. Anzaldua. Beautifully conceived illustrations by Maya Christina Gonzalez.
February 8, 2022
This book is bilingual and readers can enjoy it in English or Spanish. It takes the traditional ghost story about La Llorona and gives it a bit of a twist. I liked Prietita and she is brave and caring as she goes on the hunt for a medicine for her mom. The illustrations are nice as well.
August 18, 2024
Lectura para la facu, ya estoy armando relaciones con los textos críticos de Literatura Latinoamericana. Es la primera vez que leo a esta autora y lo disfruté muchísimo, en especial, el penúltimo apartado. Recomiendo 10/10
September 23, 2025
The actual writing didn’t flow well. Felt choppy. I read in Spanish only so I’m not sure if it was because of a poor translation from English. But I loved the content. Very authentic to Mexican indigenous histories, of course it’s Anzaldúa so you would expect no less!
November 24, 2019
Prietita goes to look for "ruda" and runs into la Llorona who helps her find "el remedio" and guides her out of the woods to return to her familia.
September 17, 2021
What a great follow up.
June 25, 2022
I thought this would have been more about the legend. It's still cute though.
July 14, 2024
Gloria Anzaldua!
April 11, 2025
Reseña próximamente
June 1, 2025
The story kind of reclaims la llorona, but is mainly more of a coming of age story for Prietita.
December 20, 2020
Interesting folklore with a different perspective.
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