Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
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An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation. In this volume: Adelina Otero-Warren, Bernardo de Galvez, Cesar Chavez, David Farragut, Dennis Chavez, Desi Arnaz, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodr guez Tr as, Hero Street USA, Ignacio Lozano, Jaime Escalante, Joan Baez, Judy Baca, Julia de Burgos, Luis Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Roberte Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tomas Rivera
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 08/07/2014
Pages: 96
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780803738096
Age: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.7
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 169702 / Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Commended
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Finalist
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/04/2014
School Library Journal 11/01/2014 pg. 134
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
About the Author
Juan Felipe Herrera, the son of migrant farmworkers, grew up to become a prominent Mexican-American poet. He is currently the California Poet Laureate and will serve as the U.S. Poet Laureate for 2015-2016. The award-winning author of many books of poetry, he is also an actor, a musician, and a popular professor at the University of California, Riverside. He lives in Redlands, California. Raúl Colón is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children. He has won the Golden Kite award, the New York Times Best Illustrated award, Silver and Gold Medals from the Society of Illustrators, and ALA Notable honors, as well as critical acclaim from reviewers. He lives in New City, New York.
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 08/07/2014
Pages: 96
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780803738096
Age: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.7
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 169702 / Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Commended
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Finalist
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/04/2014
School Library Journal 11/01/2014 pg. 134
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
About the Author
Juan Felipe Herrera, the son of migrant farmworkers, grew up to become a prominent Mexican-American poet. He is currently the California Poet Laureate and will serve as the U.S. Poet Laureate for 2015-2016. The award-winning author of many books of poetry, he is also an actor, a musician, and a popular professor at the University of California, Riverside. He lives in Redlands, California. Raúl Colón is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children. He has won the Golden Kite award, the New York Times Best Illustrated award, Silver and Gold Medals from the Society of Illustrators, and ALA Notable honors, as well as critical acclaim from reviewers. He lives in New City, New York.