Madre Sirena

El primer barco cargado de esclavos parte de âAfrica hacia Cuba. Despojados de libertad, familia y su tierra natal, hombres, mujeres y niänos sufren la terrible travesâia del ocâeano desconocido. Sin embargo, no estâan solos en su desdicha. Madre Sirena, la diosa yoruba de los peces y las aguas salobres, toma la forma de una sirena de piel aänil y surca las olas para acompaänar al barco del dolor y la muerte.

About the author

Teresa Cárdenas is a writer, screenwriter, actress, folk dancer and social activist. She is the author of books for children and young people that have received great international recognition and in which she offers her own version of the Yoruba myths and legends, which constitute one of the richest forms of New World mythology. Her books have been published in several languages. Vanina Starkoff trained as a graphic designer at the University of Buenos Aires. By following the path of the heart, she was led to discover the world of images in children's books.

Product details

• Authors: Teresa Cárdenas
• Assisted by: Vanina Starkoff (Illustration)
• Publisher: Thule Ediciones
• Languages: Spanish
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2021
• EAN: 9788416817535
• ISBN: 978-84-16817-53-5
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 171 mm x 311 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 326 g
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics