Daughter of the light-footed people [Book] : the story of indigenous marathon champion Lorena Ramr̕ez / by Belen Medina Cabot ; illustrations by Natalia Rojas Castro.
Format:
[Book] :
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher:
Atheneum Books for Young Readers,
Copyright Date:
2024
Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 25 cm.
In Memory of "Miss Debbie" Wagenbach from Family & Friends. Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"From the copper canyons of Mexico her swift footsteps echo. Clip clap, clip clap. Experience a 60-mile run with indigenous athlete Lorena Ramirez, who captured the world's attention when she won an ultramarathon in Mexico wearing a skirt and rubber sandals--the traditional clothes of the Rarm̀uri, 'the light-footed people'"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.