Carmen Tafolla

A spunky young girl explains the many uses of her mother's red rebozo, a traditional Mexican woven shawl. Sumario en español: Una valiente niña explica los múltiples usos de el rebozo rojo de su madre, un chal tejido tradicional mexicano.

Babies enjoy the colorful fiesta with singing, dancing, hugs, and kisses.

"A novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life"--