Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023
Jovita Wore Pants
By Aida Salazar, Molly Mendoza (Illustrator)
A woman defies norms, disguises herself, and joins a war for freedom. Will her courage change history?
48 pages· 913 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 968 ratings
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Summary: Jovita dreams of freedom, not skirts. When her family joins the Cristero War, she's forbidden to fight. Undeterred, she cuts her hair, dons pants, and leads a battalion in disguise. As she challenges societal norms and battles for religious freedom, will her daring actions inspire change or lead to peril? Discover the true story of a revolutionary who defied expectations and fought for her rights.


