Rhea's Rodeo

Written by Laekan Zea Kemp · Illustrated by Raissa Figueroa

Can Rhea overcome defeat and reclaim her rodeo dreams?

4.3 Goodreads · 65 ratings

48 pages· 633 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 700L

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Bookroo's summary

Rhea lives for Rodeo Day, where she and her trusty horse, Galleta, compete fiercely with her all-girl team. Victory is her ultimate goal, but when the trophy slips away, Rhea faces her toughest challenge yet: finding the courage to ride again. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Escaramuza Charra, this tale of tradition and triumph explores themes of teamwork, resilience, and the true spirit of competition. Will Rhea's determination and love for the rodeo help her rise above disappointment and embrace the real meaning of winning?

From the publisher

Saddle up! This joy-filled story–about family traditions, fierce competitions, female bravado, and the real meaning of triumph–is sure to win your heart.Rhea LOVES Rodeo Day!She loves the boots and buckles and ruffles. She loves riding her trusted steed, Galleta, alongside her mighty girl teammates. But more than anything, Rhea likes to WIN! As she and her friends stampede through the arena, Rhea can almost taste victory. But will she be able to get back in the saddle if they don’t take home the coveted trophy?RHEA’S RODEO celebrates the rich tradition of Escaramuza Charra, women’s Mexican rodeo, and is for everyone looking for: -exuberant, feel-good stories with depth and emotion-feminist stories-character-driven stories-great read-alouds-books that center the Latine experience-horse stories-sports stories-themes of teamwork, competition, managing emotions, and dealing with defeat and disappointment

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