Bold, Brilliant and Latine: Meet 52 Latine and Hispanic Heroes from Past and Present

Meet 52 Latine and Hispanic heroes in this celebratory and inspiring biography anthology.

With this dazzling addition to the See Yourself In Their Stories series, readers can meet 52 heroes past and present, from sporting legends to fashion icons, political leaders to fearless changemakers, as well as renowned writers, musicians, artists, scientists, and more.

A heart-warming and soul-rousing book for Latine and Hispanic children and families, this book is also ideal for homeschoolers and educators studying Latine and Hispanic history and achievement, with one new figure to explore every week of the year. The lives of these icons are vividly told by award-winning Dominican and Puerto Rican storyteller Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and brought to life by Argentinian illustrator Sol Cotti’s artwork. This is the perfect read for families who are looking for empowering stories to inspire their children.

Proud, talented, and boundless, these extraordinary men and women’s achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dreams…whatever they may be.

Icons include:

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Politician, youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress
• Lionel Messi: Superstar football player
• Sonia Sotomayor: U.S. Supreme Court Judge
• Frida Kahlo: Iconic artist
• Cesar Chavez: Activist and labor leader
• Ellen Ochoa: First Latina astronaut in space
• Lin-Manuel Miranda: Actor, composer, creator of Broadway musicals