An inspiring coming-of-age story told in prose and "spare, lyrical" verse ( The Horn Book Magazine ) from award-winning author Margarita Engle about a girl falling in love for the first time while finding the courage to protest for women's right to vote in 1920s Cuba. Rima loves to ride horses alongside her abuela and Las Mambisas, the fierce women veterans who fought during Cuba's wars for independence. Feminists from many backgrounds have gathered in voting clubs to demand suffrage and equality for women, but not everybody wants equality for all—especially not for someone like Rima. In 1920s Cuba, illegitimate children like her are bullied and shunned.Rima dreams of a day when she is free from fear and shame, the way she feels when she's riding with Las Mambisas. As she seeks her way, Rima forges unexpected friendships with others who long for freedom, especially a handsome young artist named Maceo. Through turbulent times, hope soars, and with it…love.
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9781534486942
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- Part One: Rebellion Is in the Air
- Part Two: The School of Hope
- Part Three: Heroes, Hurricanes, and Heartbreak
- Part Four: Angels and Assassins
- Part Five: Down with Tyrants!
- Historical Note
- International Timeline of Women’s Suffrage
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Copyright