"A Library for Juana: The World of Sor Juana Inés" by Pat Mora tells the story of the remarkable 17th-century Mexican poet and scholar, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Through vibrant illustrations and lyrical prose, the book captures Juana's passionate quest for knowledge and her love for books in a world that often restricted women's education. As young Juana immerses herself in reading and learning, she defies societal expectations, reminding readers of the power of curiosity and the importance of libraries. This inspiring tale highlights the legacy of Sor Juana, celebrating her as a pioneering figure in literature and women's rights. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Children's Book Press (CA) .

Beatriz Vidal was born in Argentina and received her Bachelor of Arts from Cordoba University. Her illustrations have appeared on UNICEF cards as well as in many publications, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. She has since illustrated many books, but Bringing Rain to the Kapiti Plain was her first one. Pat Mora, poet and author, has written more than thirty children's books. She is a popular national speaker and the founder of the family literacy initiative El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), sponsored by ALA. Mora's books have won numerous awards and honors, and she is a recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award and presented the ALA's 2016 May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture. Mora lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her website is patmora. com.