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.

Engle does it again with another historical novel in verse featuring strong Cuban women! I think young readers will love Rima's story and will learn some things along the way.

I loved learning about new elements of history in countries that don't often get featured in middle-grade literature. Rima's battle to help the journey of women's rights in Cuba during the 1920s is inspirational for readers of all ages.

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!