Conoce a Jose Marti/ Get To Know Jose Marti (Personajes del mundo Hispanico) - Tapa blanda

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17 he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. But that did not stop him. Martí dedicated his life to defending Cuba's right to independence. Today he is remembered and honored as a man of integrity—brilliant and courageous—a lover of freedom and peace. Would you like to get to know Martí? Open this book and start reading!

Antonio Orlando Rodríguez was born in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, and studied journalism in the University of Havana. He has lived in Costa Rica and Colombia and now lives in the United States. He has written many books of fiction and poetry for children. In addition, he is a journalist, script writer and literary researcher, and he has participated in projects to promote reading in several countries. As a part of this effort, he, along with Sergio Andricaín, created the Cuatrogatos Foundation, which specializes in children's literature. He also writes for adults: his novel Chiquita won the Alfaguara Prize in 2008.