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Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

By Gloria Amescua Pictures by Duncan Tonatiuh With Duncan Tonatiuh
Luz Jiménez carried her people’s stories with her, even when the world around her changed. As a Nahua girl in Mexico, Luz learned the work, language, traditions, and memories of her community. After the Mexican Revolution forced her family to leave their village, she built a new life in Mexico City. There, she became a model for major artists and a teacher to scholars, helping preserve Nahua language, stories, and culture. Gloria Amescua’s lyrical biography, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh, introduces readers to a woman whose life connected Indigenous knowledge, Mexican art, and cultural survival. It is a thoughtful tribute to memory, identity, and pride in one’s roots.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 48 Pages
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