Jenny Estrada facts for kids

Jenny Estrada in 2018

Jenny María Estrada Ruiz (born June 21, 1940 – died February 9, 2024) was an important Ecuadorian writer and journalist. She was known for her many books and articles.

Jenny Estrada's Life and Work

Jenny Estrada studied at "La Inmaculada" high school in Guayaquil, a city in Ecuador. After her studies, she worked for a newspaper called "El Universo." She shared many stories and facts through her writing. Jenny Estrada passed away on February 9, 2024, when she was 83 years old.

What Jenny Estrada Wrote

Jenny Estrada wrote many books about history and people. Here are some of her well-known works:

• Las mujeres de Guayaquil, siglo XVI al XX (1972) – This book is about the women of Guayaquil from the 16th to the 20th century.
• Personajes y circunstancias – This title means "Characters and Circumstances."
• Matilde Hidalgo de Prócel, una mujer total (1981) – This book tells the story of Matilde Hidalgo de Prócel, a very important woman in Ecuadorian history.
• Mujeres de Guayaquil (1984) – Another book focusing on the women of Guayaquil.
• La epopeya del Aviso Atahualpa (1990) – This book is about the "Atahualpa" ship.
• Ancón en la historia petrolera ecuatoriana: 1911 - 1976 – This work covers the history of oil in Ancón, Ecuador.
• El montubio – This book is about the "montubio" people, who are traditional farmers from the coastal region of Ecuador.
• Los italianos de Guayaquil – This book explores the history of Italian people in Guayaquil.

See also

In Spanish: Jenny Estrada para niños