Anacaona: The Golden Flower Queen

Anacaona lived during the time of Christopher Columbus. She was a Taina, 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.

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Anacaona vivio durante la epoca de Cristobal Colon. Era Taina, una nativa de Quisqueya, la isla que hoy se compone de Republica Dominicana y Haiti. Anacaona se resistio a la conquista espanola, por lo que perdio la vida. La historia inspiradora de esta valiente Taina esta destinada a inspirar a jovenes lectores a que sean valientes y firmes en sus convicciones tambien.