A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!
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When young Rosita moved from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, she didn’t know what to expect — but she knew she loved to sing and dance. Working to overcome the language barrier and bullying she experienced in a strange new country, Rita eventually made her way to Hollywood with a dream to be a star. There, she fought to be seen and heard and eventually reached the pinnacle of success, landing her iconic role in West Side Story and, finally, winning her groundbreaking Oscar.
Language: Spanish
Special Populations: English Language Learners (ELLs), Newcomers
Culture/Community: Puerto Rican
Heritage & History: Caribbean Heritage and History, Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Social Studies and Biography, Art, Music, Dance, and Drama
Genre: Biography
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: Celebrating Women's History: Latina Trailblazers, Music and Musicians: Hispanic Heritage, Dance and Dancers: Hispanic Heritage, Immigrant Stories: A New Home, Puerto Rican Stories: Books for Children
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