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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2019-04-18
Page Count
32
Publisher
Con Todo Press
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781733710305
Themes
Hispanic culture
famous women

Be Bold! Be Brave!: 11 Latinas who made U.S. History (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Naibe Reynoso and Illustrated by Jone Leal

Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas who made U.S. History, Sé Audaz! Sé Valiente!: 11 Latinas que hicieron historia en los Estados Unidos is a bilingual book that highlights 11 Latinas who excelled in various fields including medicine, science, sports, art and politics. By presenting the true biographical stories of these outstanding Latinas in rhyming verses, young readers will easily follow their journey to success.

Some of the women highlighted include:

  • Antonia Novello (first female Surgeon General in the U.S.)
  • Ellen Ochoa (first Latina to go to space)
  • Sonia Sotomayor (first Latina Supreme Court Justice)
  • Rita Moreno (first Latina to win an Oscar)
  • Selena, and
  • Pura Belpre (first Latina to incorporate and promote bilingual literacy in Public Libraries).
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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2019-04-18
Page Count
32
Publisher
Con Todo Press
Grade Level
K - 3rd
ISBN
9781733710305
Themes
Hispanic culture
famous women
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