Gregorio Esparza: Alamo Defender

Book Review by Wade Dillon

Bill Chemerka delivers a mature book for young readers.

For their Texas Heroes series, Bright Sky Press has released a wonderful book titled Gregorio Esparza: Alamo Defender. Written by Alamo Historian Bill Chemerka; Gregorio Esparza is a mature book for young readers, filled with vivid vocabulary and wonderful illustrations by Don Collins.

The seventy-six page story follows Tejano citizen Gregorio Esparza in the midst of the Texas Revolution from October 1835 to March 1836, as he deals with political conflicts, disagreements, and  dreams of freedom from tyranny while still obtaining the duty of being a fine father and husband. Gregorio Esparza is a man who, throughout the story, stays completely true to himself, his friends and family, and the cause in which he is fighting for.

Gregorio Esparza: Alamo Defender is an excellent book that is filled with mature predicaments, but written in a way for young readers to quickly comprehend and understand. Bill Chemerka has provided the next, young generation of Alamo enthusiasts with an incredible story with wonderful values. Truly one of the best Alamo books that is available for the younger audience.

For ordering information, please visit www.brightskypress.com and be on the look out for other titles, including David Crockett in their Texas Heroes series.