Blancaflor, The Hero with Secret Powers: A Folktale from Latin America
A TOON Graphic
Nadja Spiegelman author Sergio Garcia Sanchez illustrator F Isabel Campoy editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Astra Publishing House
Published:28th Oct '21
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One of the New York Times Best Children's Books of 2021
A Children’s Book about finally being seen.Blancaflor, a superb graphic storytelling of a classic Latin American folktale, showcases the invisible labor of women and the contributions of Indigenous cultures.
A damsel to the rescue! Raised by a mean ogre of a father who eats his opponents for dinner, Blancaflor is often told not to show off her own considerable powers for fear of scaring off suitors. When a prince falls from the sky and wakes up in her lap, she is spellbound and moves heaven and earth to help the endearing, yet not so clever, young man, all while trying not to let him know. With their trademark magnificent brio, Nadja Spiegelman and Sergio García Sánchez update a classic tale extolling the strength and resourcefulness of women.
One of the New York Times Best Children's Books of 2021
"[Blancaflor] is splendidly designed and impeccably colored, and it crackles along at an adventurous pace that makes it excellent treehouse reading." -- The New York Times
"Witty and touching" -- The Wall Street Journal
★ "Spiegelman’s retelling is a fresh take on the classic story, with contemporary and effortless language that will resonate with modern audiences. Sánchez’s energetic illustrations are a visual delight." -- The Horn Book Magazine Starred Review
"It’s impossible not to be charmed by art so full of personality, and the story itself is a subversive treat—Blancaflor’s no damsel in distress, but the one who ultimately saves the day." -- Booklist
"This version of the classic story is a lovely confluence of European and North American culture that celebrates the strength and wit of a young girl whose abilities have been overlooked or underestimated." -- School Library Journal
"An energetic, girl-power addition to the fairy- and folktales shelf.” -- Kirkus Reviews
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
"A female-focused lens infuses the tale with classic energy." -- Publishers Weekly
"It's gorgeous and smart!" -- Author and Librarian Betsy Bird
"The text and art work wonderfully together to tell an ancient tale with relatable sensibilities." --Youth Services Book Review, 5 out of 5 stars
ISBN: 9781943145553
Dimensions: 262mm x 202mm x 10mm
Weight: 340g
56 pages