Mama Tingo

Discover the lives of amazing Hispanic women who achieved incredible things and made history.

Mama Tingo was born on November 8, 1921 in the Dominican Republic. She was the leader of a group of farmers whose lands wanted to be taken from them. The inspiring story of this courageous peasant woman who didn't know how to read and write is meant to inspire children to be their own brave selves.

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Mamá Tingó nació en la República Dominicana el 8 de noviembre de 1921. Fue líder de un grupo de agricultores cuyas tierras querían ser arrebatadas. La historia inspiradora de esta valiente campesina que no sabía leer ni escribir tiene la intención de inspirar a jóvenes lectores a que sean valientes y siempre sean ellos mismos.

About the Author
Calderon, Raynelda a.: - Raynelda grew up in the Dominican Republic on a healthy diet of romance novels, comic strips, Gabriel Garcia Marquez's books, and other literature. She has a doctorate in leadership in higher education and works as a public librarian. Raynelda spends her free time thinking (and drafting) about books to write. As a librarian, her work with children inspired her to write about the contributions of Hispanic women in history. She hopes to inspire young readers to follow their passions and never take 'no' for an answer.