Today, we are delighted to celebrate the release of Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People and the Spanish edition Mercedes Sosa: La voz del pueblo from Aixa Pérez-Prado!
Written and illustrated by Aixa Pérez-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.
“"A fitting tribute to an exceptional woman."” — Booklist
“"Distill[s] Argentina's history into accessible text."” — Publishers Weekly