num_pages: 32
description: Ever since she can remember, Prietita has heard terrifying tales of la llorona -- the legendary ghost woman who steals children at night.Against a background of vibrant folk paintings, Gloria Anzaldua reinterprets, in a bilingual format, one of the most famous Mexican legends. In this version, Prietita discovers that la llorona is not what she expects, but rather a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery.
language: English
title: Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la llorona
titlecomplete: Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la llorona
genres: Picture Books, Womens, Cultural, Childrens, Fiction, Spanish Literature, Art
ratings_count: 183
publisher: Children's Book Press