Hispanic Star: Bad Bunny

PRAISE FOR THE HISPANIC STAR SERIESHispanic 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 ClementeA 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 CruzA Kirkus Best of the Year books for Middle Grade selectionA 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 RiveraA 2024 Américas Award Honor for Children’s and Young Adult Literature“This is a welcome middle-grade biography of a figure who has long been due one.” - Mombian, “New LGBTQ Kids’ Books”

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

Claudia Romo Edelman is the founder of the We Are All Human Foundation and Hispanic Star and has worked for twenty-five years with internationally recognized institutions, including the United Nations, the Global Fund, the World Economic Forum, and UNICEF. She’s led some of the most successful global campaigns in the last decade, including Product (RED), the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals in collaboration with the United Nations, the creation of the SDG Lions, and the rebranding of the UN Refugee Agency.

Ann Dávila Cardinal is a Puerto Rican writer and author of Category Five, Breakup from Hell, The Storyteller’s Death, We Need No Wings, and the Bram Stoker Award finalist Five Midnights. Ann has received numerous literary awards, including two International Latino Book Awards. Ann lives in Vermont and is usually the only person in her small town blasting Bad Bunny’s music.