Gabriela Mistral loved words, sounds and stories. Born in Chile, she would grow to become the first Nobel Prize-winning Latina woman in the world. As a poet and a teacher, she inspired children across many countries to let their voices be heard. Sumario en español: A Gabriela Mistral le encantaban las palabras, los sonidos y los cuentos. Nació en Chile y llegó a ser la primera mujer latina que ganara un Premio Nobel. Como poeta y como maestra,...

The author recalls the period in his childhood when he and his parents lived in Mexico with the poet Pablo Neruda, describing the many things he learned from the poet, such as how to swim, how to eat grasshoppers, and how to stand up for one's beliefs.