Daughter of the Light-Footed People
Belen Medina
This nonfiction picture book follows Lorena Ramírez, a Rarámuri runner from Mexico. Wearing traditional Rarámuri clothing, including skirts and rubber sandals, she competes in ultramarathons and achieves international recognition for winning them. Her story moves through Mexico’s copper canyons and centers on the perseverance and talent she brings to racing without costly equipment.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
