Hispanic Star: Sonia Sotomayor
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
13 February 2024
Summary
Meet Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, once just a girl growing up in The Bronx, New York, with her brother and Puerto Rican-born parents. From a young age, her mother emphasized the value of education. Sonia would eventually graduate summa cum laude from Princeton University, receive a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, and later begin working as an assistant district attorney for New York County. Throughout her decades-long career, Sonia Sotomayor has been driven by her commitment to j…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250828231 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250828236 |
| Author: | Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso, Alexandra Beguez |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 13 February 2024 |
| Weight: | 110g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
| Series: | Hispanic Star |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
PRAISE FOR THE HISPANIC STAR SERIES
Hispanic Star: Sonia Sotomayor and Hispanic Star: Ellen Ochoa
“With plenty of white space and illustrations sprinkled throughout, these titles are accessible for young researchers…The books end with “Did you know” sections that share cool facts and relevant web links. This series continues to impress.” - School Library Journal
Hispanic Star: Roberto Clemente
A Junior Library Guild Selection
★ “A sense of warmth and pride radiates through this telling, and even non-sports fans will be drawn in… Well-crafted and accessible.” - School Library Journal, starred review
“Highlighted issues of racism [add] context to his times and luster to his achievements.” - Kirkus
Hispanic Star: Celia Cruz
A Kirkus Best of the Year books for Middle Grade selection
A Teacher & Librarian FAVORITES 3rd-5th Grade selection
★ “A lyrical, informative chapter book biography of Celia Cruz, the Queen of -Salsa… A must-purchase for all nonfiction shelves. Browsable and report-ready, this series debut brings the sweet story of la Reina de la Salsa to life. ¡Azúúúcar!” - School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Engaging illustrations and informative sidebars further enrich the heartfelt informational text. Positive affirmations are sprinkled throughout the book; readers will come away inspired to follow Celia’s positive example… A compelling look at the radiant life of La Reina de la Salsa.” - Kirkus, starred review
Hispanic Star en español: Celia Cruz
“An excellent addition to Spanish-language biography collections for youth, focusing on a legendary figure of music who impacted not only Latin America, but the world as well.” - School Library Journal
Hispanic Star: Sylvia Rivera and Hispanic Star en español: Sylvia Rivera
A 2024 Américas Award Honor for Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Mombian’s New LGBTQ Kids’ Books roundup
Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez
“Discussions of Gomez’s physical and mental illness are refreshingly frank and empathetic… A story of passion and perseverance that will inspire the star’s fans and newcomers alike.” - Kirkus
About The Author
Claudia Romo Edelman
Claudia Romo Edelman is the creator of the Hispanic Star series and Founder of the We Are All Human Foundation. She has worked for 25 years with internationally recognized institutions including the United Nations, UNICEF, the Global Fund and the World Economic Forum.
Nathalie Alonso is a Cuban American writer and journalist from Queens, New York. She is part of the Spanish editorial team at MLB.com, and is a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Her writing for children has appeared in the magazines Faces and Cobblestone. Nathalie earned a B.A. in American studies from Columbia University.
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