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Though she died in 1695, Sor Juana InZs is still considered one of the most brilliant writers in Mexicos history. The recipient of the Tom+s Rivera Mexican American Childrens Book Award, this award-winning biography celebrates InZs incredible thirst for knowledge, and is now back in print. Full color.int. Full color. n nAn award-winning biography about the inspiring life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.n nFrom a very young age, Juana Inés loved words. When she was three years old, she followed her sister to school and begged the teacher to let her stay so she could learn how to read. Juana enjoyed poring over books and was soon making up her own stories, songs, and poems.n nJuana wanted to become a scholar, but career options for women were limited at this time. She decided to become a nun--Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz--in order to spend her life in solitude reading and writing. Though she died in 1695, Sor Juana Inés is still considered one of the most brilliant writers in Mexicos history: her poetry is recited by schoolchildren throughout Mexico and is studied at schools and universities around the world.n nThe recipient of the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Childrens Book Award, A Library for Juana celebrates Juana Inéss incredible thirst for knowledge, and is lovingly written by renowned childrens book author Pat Mora and gorgeously illustrated by Beatriz Vidal.n
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