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Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez

Author : Claudia Romo Edelman

Publisher : Roaring Brook Press

Page : 72 pages

File Size : 17,70 MB

Release : 2023-05-16

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1250828341

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Read about Selena Gomez, who is among the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have shaped our culture and the world in Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez, from Claudia Romo Edelman's gripping Hispanic Star biography series for young readers. Meet Selena Gomez--once just a girl from Grand Prairie, Texas, who loved to perform for her family. Her courage, drive, and empathy have been guiding posts in her lifelong career since her beginnings on Barney & Friends. Selena’s skyrocket to fame took her from the Disney Channel to becoming one of Time magazine’s most influential people in the world in 2020. An emblem for her generation, Selena shows that you can be exactly who you are and follow your passions wherever they may lead you. Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future. If you can see it, you can be it.



Hispanic Heritage Month / Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Author : Kerrie Logan Hollihan

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 26 pages

File Size : 31,48 MB

Release : 2010-01-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1448800544

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Hispanic-Americans celebrate their lasting and deep roots during Hispanic Heritage Month. The unique contributions of Hispanic-Americans, including those in art, cuisine, economics, and government are brought to center focus for this important population.



Selena Gomez

Author : Riley Brooks

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 18,27 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0545196574

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The Homecoming Queen of the Tween World!Girls want to be her, and boys want to date her! Selena Gomez stars on the wildly popular Disney television series "Wizards of Waverly Place." Her impressive resume includes roles in Another Cinderella Story, Horton Hears a Who, Spy Kids 3-D, and Princess Protection Program. With a movie version of her hit show and a debut album in the works, Selena is only getting bigger and this book is guaranteed to be a hit with fans! She's been nominated for a 20009 Kids Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress. Selena plans to tour in 2009-2010 along with another Hollywood Records act like Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, or Demi Lovato.



Hispanic Star: Sonia Sotomayor

Author : Claudia Romo Edelman

Publisher : Roaring Brook Press

Page : 73 pages

File Size : 16,62 MB

Release : 2023-09-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 125082821X

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Read about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, one of the the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes that have shaped our culture and the world, in this gripping biography written by Claudia Romo Edelman and Nathalie Alonso, with black-and-white illustrations by Alexandra Beguez, perfect for fans of the Who Was and She Persisted series. Meet Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, once just a girl growing up in The Bronx, New York, with her brother and Puerto Rican-born parents. From a young age, her mother emphasized the value of education. Sonia would eventually graduate summa cum laude from Princeton University, receive a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, and later begin working as an assistant district attorney for New York County. Throughout her decades-long career, Sonia Sotomayor has been driven by her commitment to justice, inspiring young people to follow their dreams and strive to make them reality. Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been an undeniable force in shaping its future. If you can see it, you can be it.



Hispanic Star: Ellen Ochoa

Author : Claudia Romo Edelman

Publisher : Roaring Brook Press

Page : 73 pages

File Size : 44,32 MB

Release : 2023-09-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1250828260

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Read about the first Latina in space, Ellen Ochoa, one of the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes that have shaped our culture and the world, in this gripping biography written by Claudia Romo Edelman and Nathalie Alonso, with black-and-white illustrations by Manuel Gutierrez, perfect for fans of the Who Was and She Persisted series. Meet award-winning engineer and veteran astronaut Ellen Ochoa—once just a girl from Los Angeles, California. The granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, Ellen would pursue a career in physics at a young age and go on to earn master’s and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University. In 1993, Ellen became the first Latina in space. As a retired astronaut, she became the first Hispanic and second female director of the Johnson Space Center, has been an advocate for women and minorities in STEM fields, and was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future.



Selena Gomez

Author : Elizabeth Neuenfeldt

Publisher : Blastoff! Readers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,94 MB

Release : 2022

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781644875964

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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Selena Gomez. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher"--



Hispanic Star: Sylvia Rivera

Author : Claudia Romo Edelman

Publisher : Roaring Brook Press

Page : 88 pages

File Size : 35,27 MB

Release : 2023-05-16

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1250828171

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Read about Sylvia Rivera, who is among the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have shaped our culture and the world in Hispanic Star: Sylvia Rivera, co-written with J. Gia Loving, from Claudia Romo Edelman's gripping Hispanic Star biography series for young readers. Meet Stonewall uprising veteran Sylvia Rivera—once just a kid from New York City. A transgender Latina, Sylvia became an influential gay liberation and transgender rights activist who fought especially for transgender people of color. In the 1970s, Sylvia and Marsha P. Johnson founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), a group devoted to providing services and advocacy for homeless LGBTQ+ people. Nearly two decades after her passing, Sylvia and her legacy continue to have an impact on the LGBTQ+ rights movement and remain an inspiration for marginalized queer people everywhere. Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future. If you can see it, you can be it.



Hispanic Star: Bad Bunny

Author : Claudia Romo Edelman

Publisher : Roaring Brook Press

Page : 77 pages

File Size : 34,54 MB

Release : 2024-09-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1250339642

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Read about Bad Bunny, known as the King of Latin Trap, who is among the most groundbreaking and iconic Latinx heroes to have shaped our culture and the world in the latest installment of the Hispanic Star’s series of engaging, illustrated biography for young readers. Meet Grammy Award Winner Bad Bunny—once just a kid called Benito from the Almirante Sur barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The oldest of three brothers, Benito grew up in a family that valued music, charity, and being true to oneself—beliefs he carries with him to this day. Following his rise to fame in 2017, Bad Bunny was recognized as the King of Latin Trap and became the first non-English-language act to be Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year, leading the list from 2020 to 2022. An emblem of his generation, Bad Bunny shows that you can be exactly who you are and follow your passions wherever they may lead you. If you can see it, you can be it. Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future.



Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Author : Marisa Orgullo

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 26 pages

File Size : 20,48 MB

Release : 2018-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538342162

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Hispanic Heritage Month is a holiday in the United States that celebrates Hispanic culture. It gives Latin Americans and their families a special time to remember their roots, and it is also a chance for all Americans to recognize the contributions of Latin Americans. This book goes over the history of the holiday, gives suggestions on how to connect with Hispanic culture, and highlights well-known Latinos in the United States and their achievements. Readers will love the chance to learn about the beautiful culture of Latin America in this age-appropriate and engaging book.



Best Friends Forever: Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato

Author : Lexi Ryals

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 88 pages

File Size : 47,13 MB

Release : 2008-09-18

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1101495480

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Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato have it all— hit shows and movies on the Disney Channel, musical talent, and, most importantly, each other to lean on. These best friends are there for each other through thick and thin, from unsuccessful auditions and failed pilots to Selena’s starring role on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place and Demi’s breakout performance in Disney Channel’s Camp Rock, her tour with the Jonas Brothers, and their release of her debut album.