Anacaona lived during the time of Christopher Columbus. She was a Taína, a native from Quisqueya, the island that today is comprised of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. She made a powerful stand against the Spanish invaders, for which she lost her life. The inspiring story of this courageous native woman is meant to inspire children to be brave too. ****************************** Anacaona vivió durante la época de Cristóbal Colón. Era Taína, una nativa de Quisqueya, la isla que hoy se compone de República Dominicana y Haití. Anacaona se resistió a la conquista española, por lo que perdió la vida. La historia inspiradora de esta valiente Taina está destinada a inspirar a jovenes lectores a que sean valientes y firmes en sus convicciones también. Viviana is a 10-year-old girl who likes drawing, making crafts with her friends, and writing - a lot. She lives in New York with her mom, dad, older brother, and their new rescued dog, Argento. She is a shy and kind girl who loves nature and animals, likes to draw manga and write fictional short stories. Maria is a graphic designer passionate about art who believes in the importance of representations and telling the stories that were hidden from us or had been forgotten.