Gerson’s collection is truly a celebration of femininity. In each of the eight tales in the book, the protagonists are all bright, beautiful, cunning, and female. From Rosha who saves the sun from a net of her own hair to the Virgin of Guadalupe who perseveres until the bishop agrees to build a temple in her honor, the tales are told with attention to the culture from which each story originates. These tales from Mayan, Mixtec, Yaqui and Euro-Mexican peoples reflect not only the faces of the heroines, but also the many faces of Mexican culture. In the collection, readers will find humor as they read about the sun and moon in “Why the Moon is Free” and will also find courage and love in the devil’s daughter in “Blancaflor”. The notes at the end of the book give readers a glimpse into the background of each tale and also include original publication information. Gonzalez’ illustrations are boldly colored and showcase the rich Mexican heritage from which the stories originate. The use of color and expression in the illustrations bring an added depth to the stories that readers will enjoy as much as the tales themselves. The legends are retold in a way that make the characters absolutely believable and the situations in which they find themselves amazingly fantastic. Readers will want to revisit the tales and art frequently for a celebration of women that is a worthy addition to any collection.