"The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes" by Duncan Tonatiuh is a picture book that tells the story of how two volcanoes were formed, the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The story follows the love story of an Aztecan princess, Iztaccíhuatl who falls in love with Popocatépetl, a warrior. Saddened by the news of Popocatépetl's death, Iztaccíhuatl falls into an eternal sleep. Upon returning alive, Popocatépetl finds Iztaccíhuatl in her slumber and takes her to the mountains where the two become the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and delves into Aztec mythology. The artwork features bold, sharp illustrations that are similar to traditional Aztecan artwork. The illustrations follow the narrative and encompass the storyline beautifully. "The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes" is categorized as folklore due to the focus on Aztec folklore and mythology, following the legend behind the creation of two volcanoes in the region.
A classroom activity for students aged 8-10 after reading "The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes", would be to have students break down the story using a timeline identifying the introduction, rising action, climax, and resolution. This story has a very clear sequence of events and would assist students in identifying key events and aspects of literature, while simultaneously educating them on other cultures and mythology.
Works Cited
TonatiTonatiuh, Duncan. The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes. New York, Abrams Books For Young Readers, 2016.
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