We don't learn much about Cuban history so I was pretty interested in this one. As a verse novel, though, we don't get much information. It's more about impressions and reactions than facts. It would be worth reading to supplement a lesson but doesn't teach much on it's own.

I received this egalley as part of the ALAN conference and it is kept on a kindle in my classroom. My rating is based on the fact that my students have enjoyed this title and I look forward to when I get the chance to read it.

This novel tells the story of a woman who fights for voting rights in Cuba. The story gave interesting details about Cuban history. I love the main character and found her to be a strong heroine. The only thing I did not like is that it is written in free verse. The poetry detracted my enjoyment of the novel. Still, I recommend this for fans of Hidden Powers, Polly’s March, and The Downstairs Girl!

This book was phenomenal and has such an important message. I typically don't love books written in verse, but Engle has a way of making me fall in love with her characters and keeps me hanging on every word

A beautifully written verse novel detailing the fight for women’s voting rights in Cuba. Margarita Engle makes a broad topic personal and vivid through her engaging main character. Young readers will benefit from this insight into Cuban history. Highly recommended.

This is a really beautiful book that had me fighting right along side Rima, our main character. They are fighting for their natural rights. The poetry/prose throughout this is really beautiful. I really enjoyed this and am still thinking about all of these people.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!