{"product_id":"mercedes-sosa-voice-of-the-people-9780892394708","title":"Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stirring picture book biography of one of Latin America's most beloved singers and human rights advocates, Mercedes Sosa.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHave you ever heard a song that made your heart soar?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA canci?n that captured your coraz?n?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA voice so powerful that it made you feel ready to change the world?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is the story of a singer whose voice sailed through the air like the wings of a condor, \u003cbr\u003e inspiring people everywhere.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten and illustrated by Aixa P?rez-Prado, this is the powerful biography of Argentinean folksinger and human rights advocate Mercedes Sosa. Affectionately known as La Negra, Mercedes used her musical talents and powerful voice to speak out against poverty and inequality in her home country. In the face of a cruel dictatorship, Mercedes refused to be silenced. She bravely stepped on stage to lend a \"voice to the voiceless\" with uplifting songs of empathy and empowerment. Her unforgettable music and messages of hope continue to resonate with people across the world to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAixa P?rez-Prado\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, an illustrator, and a university professor of linguistic and cultural studies. Originally from Buenos Aires, she crafts stories that explore intersectional identities, the need for belonging, and the richness of bilingualism. In her early years, Aixa found inspiration in the powerful voice of Mercedes Sosa and was drawn to the profound messages of social justice, human rights, and compassion in her music. These messages prompted her to embark on a personal journey of self-discovery, exploring her own blended Indigenous and European heritage through the mediums of art, literature, and music. Aixa lives with her family in Miami, Florida. Learn more about her at aixaperezprado.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Children's Book Press (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50875480342802,"sku":"9780892394708","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_506630f0-a4ab-4b10-8b01-0afe28d142a4.jpg?v=1738289116","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mercedes-sosa-voice-of-the-people-9780892394708","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}