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Carmen Lyra

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Lyra's depiction in the 20,000 colones banknote Carmen Lyra (January 15, 1887 – May 14, 1949) was the pseudonym of the first prominent female Costa Rican writer, born María Isabel Carvajal Quesada. She was a teacher and founder of the country's first Montessori school. She was a co-founder of the Communist Party of Costa Rica, as well as one of the country's first female worker's unions. She was one of the earliest writers to criticize the dominance of the fruit companies. She won many prizes. Provided by Wikipedia
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    La Cucarachita Mandinga / Carmen Lyra ; ilustrado por Ana María Dueñas. by Lyra, Carmen

    Published 1986
    Book
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    En una silla de ruedas / Carmen Lyra. by Lyra, Carmen

    Published 1988
    Book
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    Los otros cuentos de Carmen Lyra. by Lyra, Carmen

    Published 1985
    Book
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