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: Caribbean Heritage and History, Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Social Studies and Biography, Strong Girls and Women
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women, TV and Movie Tie-Ins, Big Responsibilities, Identity, LGBTQIA+, Race, Racism, and Prejudice, Activism and Social Justice, Elections and Government, U.S. History, Women's History
Genre: Biography, Non-Fiction
Format: Anthology
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 9-12, Middle Grade
Publisher: Running Book Press
Book Series: Biographies for Kids: Hispanic Heritage, Celebrating Women's History: Latina Trailblazers, Sonia Sotomayor: Books for Kids and Teens, Baseball: Diverse Books for Kids, Music and Musicians: Hispanic Heritage, Dance and Dancers: 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 and Dolores Huerta