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!

Front cover for Mercedes Sosa by Aixa Pérez-Prado and Aixa Pérez-Prado
Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People

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

Aixa Pérez-Prado author photo. Aixa has short, wavy brown hair, tan skin, red lipstick, dangly earrings, a gold pendant necklace, and black shirt in front of a yellow background.
Aixa Pérez-Prado

Aixa Pérez-Prado 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. You can learn more about her at aixaperezprado.com.


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