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Lucia the Luchadora
(Lucia the Luchadora #1)
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Lucia zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when they tell her "girls can't be superheroes," suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That's when her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Lucia comes from a family of luchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition. Cloaked in a flashy new disguise, Lucia returns as a re
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Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
March 7th 2017
by POW! Kids Books
(first published 2017)
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It was probably seven or so years ago. I was working as a children’s librarian in New York City. We were hosting a class of kids, first or second graders, and after I had read them some picture books and covered the rudimentary basics on how to treat the titles they checked out, we let them run free to find whatever subjects they wanted. As I returned to the front desk about four or five of them trailed me. I sat down and they said, voices bright with hope and anticipation, “Where are your Mexic
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Oct 17, 2018
Abigail
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really liked it
Recommends it for:
Young Superheroes / Anyone Looking for Children's Stories About Luchedores
Lucía loved to play in the park, enjoying imaginative games of make-believe, in which she starred as the superhero. When the boys tell her girls can't be superheroes, she gets a little down, until her Abuela tells her about the amazing wrestlers known as Luchedores, and gives her the beautiful mask and cape that transform her into a Luchadora. Feeling empowered, she enjoys the splash she makes in her new disguise. But when this idea of girls not being superheroes once again surfaces, she must re
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Lucía the Luchadora is the powerhouse debut picture book of author Cynthia Leonor Garza, and illustrator Alyssa Bermudez. It reinforces that girls can equal and surpass boys in sport, encourages compassion and helping others, all while being a heaping ton of fun.
She enters the playground with a "Pow," and a "Bam," but the boys tell Lucia that girls can't be superheroes. Lucía tells her Abuela about her problem and learns a secret, her Abuela used to be a special kind of superhero, a luchadora. L ...more
She enters the playground with a "Pow," and a "Bam," but the boys tell Lucia that girls can't be superheroes. Lucía tells her Abuela about her problem and learns a secret, her Abuela used to be a special kind of superhero, a luchadora. L ...more
I'm torn over this book; I'm all about the messages--Girls can be super heroes! and Fight for what is right! and Don't listen to bullies!--however, the writing and art are uneven. The dark, swirly slide is mentioned right away, but NEVER shown on this page. WHY? Instead, a merry-go-round is, which doesn't make sense. It's shown on the next page, out of context, where the focus is on the boys so that the reader would never even really notice.
Next question: Who is the cat who is shown throughout ...more
Next question: Who is the cat who is shown throughout ...more
May 28, 2018
Elizabeth
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Jennifer Stoner on Tiffany's FB
Shelves:
picturebooks,
lucha-libre
I love that Lucía talks about feeling "spicy mad." (It's a nice contrast to the bullies' jeer that girls can't be superheroes because they're just made of "sugar and spice," and also feels rooted in her Mexican heritage, and it gives us a great illustration of her surrounded by various chiles all looking angry.)
I love that it's her grandmother (rather than a male adult) who introduces her to the lucha libre history in her family (grandma was a luchadora! how many kids' books have grandmas who we ...more
I love that it's her grandmother (rather than a male adult) who introduces her to the lucha libre history in her family (grandma was a luchadora! how many kids' books have grandmas who we ...more
Could give Jack Black a run for his money.
The main character is a little girl named Lucía, who is wearing a cape in the playground and pretending to be a superhero. Two boys playing in the same playground are also pretending to be superheroes, and she tries to play with them but they don't let her, saying, "Girls can't be superheroes. Girls are just made of sugar and spice and everything nice." Understandably, she gets mad. Her grandmother, who was watching this, tells Lucía that as a young woma ...more
The main character is a little girl named Lucía, who is wearing a cape in the playground and pretending to be a superhero. Two boys playing in the same playground are also pretending to be superheroes, and she tries to play with them but they don't let her, saying, "Girls can't be superheroes. Girls are just made of sugar and spice and everything nice." Understandably, she gets mad. Her grandmother, who was watching this, tells Lucía that as a young woma ...more
This is a great book for any parent trying to teach their child that girls can do anything. It also provides cultural context into the world of Lucha Libre. I loved the illustrations in this book as well.
So cute
Lucia enjoys imagining herself as a superhero during recess, but is bothered by a couple of boys who say "girls can't be superheroes." She goes home and shares this with her grandmother who gives her a special mask and cape and tells her about Mexican wrestlers or luchadores.
Empowered by her grandmother, Lucia returns to school the next day sporting her mask and cape and saves the day in more ways than one by helping a small dog stuck at the top of a slide and later by revealing her true identi ...more
Empowered by her grandmother, Lucia returns to school the next day sporting her mask and cape and saves the day in more ways than one by helping a small dog stuck at the top of a slide and later by revealing her true identi ...more
I found Lucia the Luchadora on multiple lists for diverse literature and realistic fiction books. Additionally it was recommended to me by the librarian. In this story Lucia believes she is a superhero her sparkle was dimmed by classmates telling her girls are not superheros. With help from her grandma she learns her families heritage of luchadores and regains her confidence. The problem arises when she has to chose between what she wants and what is right. The pictures are beautifully done and
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Luchadores are Mexican wrestlers who use masks to hide their true identity. Lucia wants to be a luchadora too and she loves her mask. Her sister Gemma, in true kid sister fashion wants to do everything she does. This book involves a fair bit of tumbling, rumbling and even a secret or two.
Find Lucia the Luchadora at Westminster Public Library today! ...more
Find Lucia the Luchadora at Westminster Public Library today! ...more
Jun 29, 2017
June
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really liked it
Recommends it for:
gender equality requests
Recommended to June by:
Betsy
Lucia wants to play superheroes with the boys, but is told "Girls can't be superheroes!" Her abuela gives her a luchadora constume that hids her gender telling her "With that mask, you can become anything you dream of being." When the boys try to prevent another girl from playing Lucia removes her mask.
Popular wrestling topic that promotes gender equality. ...more
Popular wrestling topic that promotes gender equality. ...more
Angry because the boys won't let her play superheroes with them, Lucia dons a mask and cape that her grandmother gave her and she becomes a secret superhero herself. Since no one knows her identity, she feels free to be what she wants to be, even a superhero. This might be fun to share with kids to show them that girls can do the same things boys can do and to help all kids have self-confidence.
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This book is a wonderful story about a plucky young lady who embodies the elements of her culture to become her own hero. The illustrations by Alyssa Bermudez make reading the story even more fun and interactive. So wonderful for kids, especially kids who need a little help feeling brave.
Very colorful story for anyone who is tired of hearing "Girls can't be super heroes."
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Love it! Great for older kids storytime...classroom readaloud
Lucia is a spunky girl who just wants to be like one of the boys, but they don't even notice her until she becomes a Luchadora and saves the day. I love this tale of girl power and bravery.
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Fun!
LOVE THIS.
Oh Man! the masks, the capes KAPOW!
"With that mask, you can become anything you dream of being."
Lucia starts a lucha libre trend when her abuela gives her a luchadora mask that she used to wear. Soon all the little girls are turning into masked superheroes. A cute story with colorful, energetic artwork by Alyssa Bermudez.
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Lucia starts a lucha libre trend when her abuela gives her a luchadora mask that she used to wear. Soon all the little girls are turning into masked superheroes. A cute story with colorful, energetic artwork by Alyssa Bermudez.
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Lucia is a luchadora. She doesn't get any respect! But one day she goes down the scary slide to rescue a dog. What a hero! But a luchador once revealed is no longer a luchador...or is she?
What a cute book! Ozman enjoyed it, and it was a pretty fun read. I'm glad to see there is a 2nd book, we'll have to see if the library has it. ...more
What a cute book! Ozman enjoyed it, and it was a pretty fun read. I'm glad to see there is a 2nd book, we'll have to see if the library has it. ...more
I bought this book as one of several for my foster brother for his 9th birthday. He's from Mexico and is very proud of that fact, so I wanted him to have books with Mexican/Mexican American themes and characters so he could learn more about his home culture and see people like him represented in his books. While Lucia the Luchadora isn't his favorite of the bunch (I think he would prefer a male main character (eyeroll)), it's one of mine. Lucia learns about her heritage and stands up for herself
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Cute.
To come
I loved this because it was about a little girl wrestler. Too cute!
Summary:
This story begins by Lucia pretending to be a superhero on the playground. When told by the boys she could not be a superhero, she told her abuela. Her abuela then taught her what a luchadora was and helped her create a mask. She told her they were brave and did not reveal their identity. After that, Lucia dresses as a luchadora everyday at recess and no one knows it's her. Soon, many other luchadoras appear. Until one day a luchadora appears wearing pink and hearts. Again, the boys say ...more
This story begins by Lucia pretending to be a superhero on the playground. When told by the boys she could not be a superhero, she told her abuela. Her abuela then taught her what a luchadora was and helped her create a mask. She told her they were brave and did not reveal their identity. After that, Lucia dresses as a luchadora everyday at recess and no one knows it's her. Soon, many other luchadoras appear. Until one day a luchadora appears wearing pink and hearts. Again, the boys say ...more
Lucia loves imagining herself as a superhero as she zips around the playground in a cape. Boys on the playground taunt Lucia, because they believe that females cannot be superheroes. Of course this saddens Lucia. Lucia's grandmother tells Lucia that she is from a long line of luchadoras; which are female lucha libres. Lucha libre is the Mexican form of wrestling. Lucia gets a fancy new costume, and is very excited. People begin to love her on the playground, but when she witnesses injustice she
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May 12, 2018
Melanie
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Shelves:
picture-book,
children-s-literature,
strong-women,
friends,
gender-role,
grandparents,
superheros,
mexico,
playing,
masks
This story opens with Lucia, a young girl on a playground, zipping and zooming around in a red cape. The emphasis is on Lucia doing everything the boys do. But when she tries to play with the boys they tell her that girls are "sugar and spice and everything nice" and that girls can't be superheros.
Lucia tells this to her Abuela, grandmother, who gives her a present. Inside the box is a white satin cape and mask. It's the costume of a Luchadora, a masked wrestler and special kind of superhero. He ...more
Lucia tells this to her Abuela, grandmother, who gives her a present. Inside the box is a white satin cape and mask. It's the costume of a Luchadora, a masked wrestler and special kind of superhero. He ...more
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This is the cutest story, with great illustrations!
Lucia wants to be a superhero, but the boys on the playground tell her girls cannot be superheros. Her grandmother makes her a luchadora cape and mask and tells her stories about the bravery of luchadors. Lucia goes back to the playground, and everyone wants to play with the new superhero! Soon other children are wearing luchador capes and masks. One day a puppy is stuck on the slide. All the other children gather round but only Lucia ...more
This is the cutest story, with great illustrations!
Lucia wants to be a superhero, but the boys on the playground tell her girls cannot be superheros. Her grandmother makes her a luchadora cape and mask and tells her stories about the bravery of luchadors. Lucia goes back to the playground, and everyone wants to play with the new superhero! Soon other children are wearing luchador capes and masks. One day a puppy is stuck on the slide. All the other children gather round but only Lucia ...more
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Cynthia Leonor Garza spent most of her childhood under the hot South Texas sun running around with her three brothers. She's a journalist who has worked for several newspapers and her commentaries have appeared on NPR and in The Atlantic. She currently lives with her two young daughters and husband in Nairobi, Kenya. Lucía the Luchadora is her first picture book.
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