Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States
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Nuestra América highlights the inspiring stories of thirty Latina/o/xs throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
The stories in this book cover each figure's cultural background, childhood, and the challenges and opportunities they met in pursuit of their goals. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the Smithsonian Latino Center, encourage further research and exploration.
Language: Spanish
Culture/Community: Cuban / Cuban American Dominican / Dominican American Mexican / Mexican American Puerto Rican
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women TV and Movie Tie-Ins Big Responsibilities Identity LGBTQIA+ Activism and Social Justice Elections and Government Race, Racism, and Prejudice U.S. History Women's History
Format: Anthology
Publisher: Running Book Press
Book Series: Latinos Who Made a Difference Celebrating Women's History: Latina Trailblazers Sonia Sotomayor: Books for Kids and Teens Baseball: Diverse Books for Kids Music and Rhyme: Hispanic Heritage Dance: Hispanic Heritage Art and Artists: Hispanic Heritage Famous Authors and Librarians: Hispanic Heritage Women in Science and Math The Life and Legacy of Pura Belpré The Legacy of César Chávez