SJPL Picks: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States

by Vourvoulias, Sabrina

Book - 2020

"Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution and the Molina Family Latino Gallery, a celebration of thirty of history's most influentia...Show more "Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution and the Molina Family Latino Gallery, a celebration of thirty of history's most influential Latinas and Latinos shares the uplifting stories of subjects ranging from Pura Belpré and Caesar Chávez to Jennifer Lopez and Sonia Sotomayor." Show less

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Dolores Huerta Stands Strong

The Woman Who Demanded Justice

by Brill, Marlene Targ

Book - 2018

"Presents the life of the labor activist who, along with Cesar Chavez, cofounded the National Farm Workers Association, which became the United Farm Workers of America." "Presents the life of the labor activist who, along with Cesar Chavez, cofounded the National Farm Workers Association, which became the United Farm Workers of America." Show less

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Sweet Dreams, Mis Hijos

Inspiring Stories About Latino Leaders

by Tzintzún Ramirez, Cristina

Book - 2022

"Stories about amazing trailblazers include contemporary figures in many fields, from science and business to journalism and visual arts. Five-minute...Show more "Stories about amazing trailblazers include contemporary figures in many fields, from science and business to journalism and visual arts. Five-minute biographies provide an interesting window into each person's origins and accomplishments, as well as describing the way their heritage factored into their lives." Show less

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Sonia Sotomayor

by Medina, Meg

Book - 2021

'Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States, but her road there wasn't easy. She overcame many challeng...Show more 'Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States, but her road there wasn't easy. She overcame many challenges along the way, including a diagnosis of diabetes at age seven. But she didn't let that stop her from achieving her dream and inspiring children all over the world to work hard and believe in themselves. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Meg Medina, readers learn about the amazing life of Sonia Sotomayor--and how she persisted.' Show less

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Roberto Clemente

by Romo Edelman, Claudia

Book - 2022

"Meet Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente-once just a kid from Carolina, Puerto Rico, who loved to play baseball on the streets of h...Show more "Meet Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente-once just a kid from Carolina, Puerto Rico, who loved to play baseball on the streets of his hometown with friends and family. As a right fielder, Roberto played eighteen seasons with Major League Baseball, but his life was tragically cut short when a plane he chartered to bring earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua crashed. The first Latin American player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Clemente paved the way for generations of Latinx athletes" Show less

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Ellen Takes Flight

The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa

by Rappaport, Doreen

Book - 2023

"A biography of astronaut and former director of the Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa." "A biography of astronaut and former director of the Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa." Show less

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From Farmworker to Astronaut

My Path to the Stars = De Campesino A Astronauta : Mi Viaje A Las Estrellas

by Hernández, José M.

Book - 2019

"In From Farmworker to Astronaut, Jose M. Hernandez recollects his parallel journeys, juxtaposing memories of his mission to the spacestation and chi...Show more "In From Farmworker to Astronaut, Jose M. Hernandez recollects his parallel journeys, juxtaposing memories of his mission to the spacestation and childhood aspirations to reach the stars. His story is sure to motivate kids to set goals and reach for their own dreams." Show less

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Phenomenal AOC

The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

by Denise, Anika

Book - 2022

"In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquecla become an unstoppable force in pol...Show more "In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquecla become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers. AOC's remarkable story begins in her childhood Bronx home and comes full circle the moment AOC became America's youngest Congresswoman. Ocasio-Cortez's empowering journey reminds us that everyone, regardless of their age, race, creed, wealth, or zip code, is capable of being a voice for change." Show less

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Latinitas

Celebrating Big Dreamers in History!

by Menéndez, Juliet

Book - 2021

"A celebration of Latinas and Latin American women who followed their dreams, with portraits and short bios." "A celebration of Latinas and Latin American women who followed their dreams, with portraits and short bios." Show less

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Who Was Cesar Chavez?

by Rau, Dana Meachen

Book - 2017

"Viva La Huelga! Viva La Causa!" Discover the true story behind Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike, as he and the National Farm Workers As...Show more "Viva La Huelga! Viva La Causa!" Discover the true story behind Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike, as he and the National Farm Workers Association set out on an incredible three-hundred-mile protest march in support of farmworkers' rights." Show less

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Bravo!

Poems About Amazing Hispanics = Poemas Sobre Hispanos Extraordinarios

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2020

"Bold, graphic portraits and beautiful poems present famous and lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have faced life's challenges in creative ways." "Bold, graphic portraits and beautiful poems present famous and lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have faced life's challenges in creative ways." Show less

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My Corner of the Ring

A Memoir From A Champ

by Silva, Jesselyn

Book - 2019

"In this Lean-In style inspirational memoir, twelve-year-old Jesselyn Silva offers a ringside seat to girl power and what it takes to win in the ring...Show more "In this Lean-In style inspirational memoir, twelve-year-old Jesselyn Silva offers a ringside seat to girl power and what it takes to win in the ring and in life: punch by punch. Girl Boxer shows kids what it means to be true to yourself and stick with your dreams even when facing adversity and ridicule. Supported by her single dad, Jesselyn (JessZilla in the ring) first donned her boxing gloves at five years of age, making her one of very few female boxers in the country. Girl Boxer charts Jesselyn's oft times exhilarating and heartbreaking journey to success in a male dominated sport where she struggles to find partners to spar with and combats the viewpoint that no one wants to see a girl fight." Show less

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Maria Elena Salinas

Legendary Journalist

by Gagne, Tammy

Book - 2021

"Maria Elena Salinas was born in Los Angeles, California. Her birthplace made her an American citizen. But her heritage allowed her to identify with ...Show more "Maria Elena Salinas was born in Los Angeles, California. Her birthplace made her an American citizen. But her heritage allowed her to identify with two countries. One was the United States. The other was Mexico, where she spent the first several years of her childhood. When she returned to the United States as a young girl, she spoke Spanish. In just a few months, she learned English at her new school. As a teen, Maria dreamed of becoming a successful fashion designer. As an adult, she would discover a new calling: journalism. Find out more interesting information about this popular journalist inside this book about one of the first female news anchors in the nation." Show less

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