Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

Name: Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
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ISBN: 9780803738096

Juan Felipe Herrera, Raul Colón, Raul Colon

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Dial Books for Young Readers,US
07 August 2014

History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

A follow-up to the acclaimed Portraits of African-American Heroes and Portraits of Jewish American Heroes, here is an inspiring book about Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world.

An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world

This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation.

In this volume- Adelina Otero-Warren, Bernardo de Galvez, Cesar Chavez, David Farragut, Dennis Chavez, Desi Arnaz, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodriguez Trias, Hero Street USA, Ignacio Lozano, Jaime Escalante, Joan Baez, Judy Baca, Julia de Burgos, Luis Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Roberte Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tomas Rivera

By: Juan Felipe Herrera
Illustrated by: Raul Colón, Raul Colon
Imprint: Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 550g
ISBN: 9780803738096
ISBN 10: 0803738099
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 07 August 2014
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Juan Felipe Herrera, the son of migrant farmworkers, grew up to become a prominent Mexican-American poet. He is currently the California Poet Laureate and will serve as the U.S. Poet Laureate for 2015-2016. The award-winning author of many books of poetry, he is also an actor, a musician, and a popular professor at the University of California, Riverside. He lives in Redlands, California. Raol Col n is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children. He has won the Golden Kite award, the New York Times Best Illustrated award, Silver and Gold Medals from the Society of Illustrators, and ALA Notable honors, as well as critical acclaim from reviewers. He lives in New City, New York.

Reviews for Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

A 2015 Pura BelpreAuthor Honor Book This visually and textually stunning title is one to cherish and celebrate. <i>SLJ</i>, starred review

Commended for Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature (Children/Young Adult) 2015
Commended for Georgia Children's Book Award (Children's Book) 2017
Commended for Pura Belpre Award (Author) 2015