Bold, brilliant, and Latine meet 52 Latine and Hispanic heroes from past and present
From the See Yourself In Their Stories series, comes a new addition Bold, Brilliant and Latine perfect for Latine and Hispanic families and children. Within this beautifully illustrated book, you can meet 52 heroes such as astronaut Ellen Ochoa, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, as well as fearless cha...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Beverly, MA :
Wide Eyed Editions,
2025.
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| Series: | See yourself in their stories
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| Summary: | From the See Yourself In Their Stories series, comes a new addition Bold, Brilliant and Latine perfect for Latine and Hispanic families and children. Within this beautifully illustrated book, you can meet 52 heroes such as astronaut Ellen Ochoa, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, as well as fearless changemakers, scientists, writers, political leaders and more. You can discover one new figure to explore each week, each with empowering stories to inspire children, vividly told by award-winning storyteller Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and brought to life by illustrator Sol Cotti's artwork. Proud, talented and boundless, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dreams . . . whatever they may be! |
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| Physical Description: | 63 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780711294363 0711294364 9780711294356 0711294356 |
| Author Notes: | Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller. Her ability to weave compelling stories has opened many doors for her as an author and speaker. She is also a mother and community organizer. During the day, she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer's hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, with her partner and daughter. She is the author of Plátanos Are Love , The Bronx Is My Home , and Gloriana Presente: A First Day of School Book . Sol Cotti is a Latina illustrator from Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she graduated in Communications and Advertising. With a focus on advertising and editorial projects, she likes to tell fresh visual stories through a bright color palette, using a bold, simple and loose style mixing linework, subtle textures and organic shapes. Gender, women empowerment, diversity in all its ways, and everyday situations inspire her to create diverse characters and energetic compositions full of movement. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration and Communication Arts. |
