“This is a story about women organizing across class lines to benefit one another—a story that is more relevant than ever right now. These Mexican women braved a lot of scorn, prison, and physical danger to live out their ideals.” — Author Kathleen Alcalá, speaking about her novel "Treasures in Heaven." The book explores the feminist movement that arose in Mexico during the 19th century; it is a tale of love and political awakening, inspired by true events. "Treasures in Heaven" follows Estela, the protagonist swept into a world of politics and secret relationships. What starts as lessons to educate poor children grows into a school where prostitutes gain an education. The school leads to a radical underground newspaper and a dangerous movement for social change that foreshadows the Mexican Revolution.