Gabriela Mistral

Gabriela Mistral may very well be one of the most influential teachers of the past century. Not only was Ms. Mistral known as an effective educator, but she also took her message of empowerment well outside her classroom. From education reform in Mexico to being the first Latina American to receive a Noble Prize in literature, Gabriela Mistral continued to found UNICEF and much more.

Empowering girls in education and the right of the poor to receive a proper education, Gabriela Mistral carried her strong message long before the world was ready to recognize these rights. From simple means, Gabriela Mistral became a world leader for the rights of children and motherhood. She quietly changed the protections for children in her native Chile and world.

Author Biography

Award-winning author, Denis O’Leary, an educator for three decades, has served in civil rights organizations, and as a school Trustee for seventeen years. He has composed fascinating books reflecting respect for diverse Latin American cultures such as Alba Walking in the Shadows, Esteban’s Caravan and children’s books honoring Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and Gabriela Mistral. He has taken his often-bilingual book subjects of Popol Vuh, DREAMERs, his respect for fieldworkers to young and old. Denis O’Leary says that he chooses his subjects because they are missing or forbidden in our schools. Award-winning author, Denis O’Leary, an educator for three decades, has served in civil rights organizations, and as a school Trustee for seventeen years. He has composed fascinating books reflecting respect for diverse Latin American cultures such as Alba Walking in the Shadows, Esteban’s Caravan and children’s books honoring Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and Gabriela Mistral. He has taken his often-bilingual book subjects of Popol Vuh, DREAMERs, his respect for fieldworkers to young and old. Denis O’Leary says that he chooses his subjects because they are missing or forbidden in our schools.