In the Shadows of the American Revolution: Felicitas St. Maxent

History class taught you about George Washington and Paul Revere. But what about the heroes hidden in the shadows?

Camila, an eight grader of Cuban heritage, is curious if there are more unknown stories about the American Revolution. Searching for a connection to her own history, she stumbles upon a name that changes everything: Felicitas St. Maxent.

In the Shadows of the American Revolution: Felicitas St. Maxent, readers will join Camila as she uncovers the true, untold story of a woman who helped shape the destiny of the United States.

Discover the Hidden History:

• A Powerful Creole Woman: Meet Felicitas, the wife of Spanish Governor Bernardo de Gálvez. While her husband led troops into battle, Felicitas used her intelligence, charm, and administrative skills to manage New Orleans and secure vital support for the American cause.
• Spain’s Secret Aid: Learn how the Revolution wasn’t just fought in the thirteen colonies. From the Mississippi River to the Gulf Coast, Spain played a critical role in weakening the British and supplying the Americans.
• More Than Muskets: This story proves that influence comes in many forms. Felicitas didn’t need a weapon to be a revolutionary force; she used her social standing and political savvy to change history.

Featuring realistic, historically accurate illustrations, this storybook brings the vibrant world of 18th-century New Orleans and the modern classroom to life.

Written by the mother-son team of Laura and Stanley Kahn, this book is perfect for middle-grade readers, history buffs, and anyone curious about the unsung heroines of the American Revolution.

Uncover the past. challenge the narrative. Step into the shadows with Felicitas.