Be Bold! Be Brave!: 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History
| AUTHOR | Reynoso, Naibe; Leal, Jone |
| PUBLISHER | Con Todo Press (04/18/2019) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Winner of the International Latino Book Award for Best Nonfiction Picture Book 2020
A 2021-2022 TEJAS Star Reading List Pick. Moonbeam Gold Award 2020. Explore the lives of 11 Latinas who made U.S. history through their courage, leadership, and resilience.
Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History is an inspiring bilingual (English/Spanish) picture book that celebrates 11 trailblazing Latinas who made their mark in medicine, science, sports, the arts, journalism, and politics. Told in lively, rhyming verse, each true biographical story helps young readers connect with these role models and their remarkable journeys. Featured figures include Rita Moreno (Oscar winner), LIsa Fernandez (Olympic Gold Medalist), Selena Quintanilla (Queen of Tejano), Ellen Ochoa (the first Latina astronaut), Pura Belpre (Trailblazing Librarian), Sonia Sotomayor (the first Latina Supreme Court Justice), Maria Hinojosa (Journalist), Antonia Novello (the first female U.S. Surgeon General), Judy Baca (Muralist), Hida Solis (Politician), and Dolores Huerta (Activist).
The Little Biographies for Bright Minds(TM) series is an inspiring nonfiction collection that highlights influential historical figures of Latin American heritage who helped shape the United States and the world. Each title includes beautiful illustrations and exciting stories presented in a side-by-side bilingual format.Winner of the International Latino Book Award for Best Nonfiction Picture Book 2020
A 2021-2022 TEJAS Star Reading List Pick. Moonbeam Gold Award 2020. Explore the lives of 11 Latinas who made U.S. history through their courage, leadership, and resilience.
Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History is an inspiring bilingual (English/Spanish) picture book that celebrates 11 trailblazing Latinas who made their mark in medicine, science, sports, the arts, journalism, and politics. Told in lively, rhyming verse, each true biographical story helps young readers connect with these role models and their remarkable journeys. Featured figures include Rita Moreno (Oscar winner), LIsa Fernandez (Olympic Gold Medalist), Selena Quintanilla (Queen of Tejano), Ellen Ochoa (the first Latina astronaut), Pura Belpre (Trailblazing Librarian), Sonia Sotomayor (the first Latina Supreme Court Justice), Maria Hinojosa (Journalist), Antonia Novello (the first female U.S. Surgeon General), Judy Baca (Muralist), Hida Solis (Politician), and Dolores Huerta (Activist).
The Little Biographies for Bright Minds(TM) series is an inspiring nonfiction collection that highlights influential historical figures of Latin American heritage who helped shape the United States and the world. Each title includes beautiful illustrations and exciting stories presented in a side-by-side bilingual format.