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

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Meet 52 Latine and Hispanic heroes in this inspiring anthology. From sporting legends and political leaders to fearless changemakers, writers, artists, and scientists, Bold, Brilliant and Latine celebrates extraordinary achievements across history and the present day.

Perfect for Latine and Hispanic families, home schoolers, and educators, this heart-warming collection offers one inspiring figure to explore every week of the year. Award-winning storyteller Alyssa Reynoso-Morris vividly tells their stories which are brought to life by Argentinian illustrator Sol Cotti's artwork.

Icons include:
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Politician and youngest woman ever elected to CongressLionel Messi - Superstar footballerSonia Sotomayor - US Supreme Court JudgeFrida Kahlo - Iconic artistCesar Chavez - Activist and labour leaderEllen Ochoa - First Latina astronaut in spaceLin-Manuel Miranda - Actor, composer, and creator of Broadway musicals
A vibrant celebration of Latine excellence, this book honours the stories of those who have changed the world and inspires readers to imagine their own possibilities.

Author Bio

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 Pltanos 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 tellfresh visual stories through a bright colour 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 recognised by the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration and Communication Arts.