by Belen Medina
Illustrated by Natalia Rojas Castro
4 stars
A beautifully illustrated biography of Lorena Ramírez, a Rarámuri ultramarathon runner. Through lyrical text, the story follows her on a sixty-mile run, providing information about her attire, her childhood, and her way of life in Chihuahua, Mexico.
The illustrations are lovely. Beautiful use of color. All of the landscapes are especially stunning.
At the back is more detailed information about Ramírez’s life, family, and the Rarámuri people.
Wonderfully written, engaging, and with an emphasis on the importance of cultural heritage and perseverance. A beautiful book.