Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
  • Published: 7 August 2014
  • ISBN: 9780803738096
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: $45.00

Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

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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 Rodríguez Trías, 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
  • Published: 7 August 2014
  • ISBN: 9780803738096
  • Imprint: Dial
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: $45.00
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Praise for Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

Praise for Juan Felipe Herrera:

2012: Appointed California Poet Laureate
2010: Recieved a Guggenheim Fellowship
2009: Won the PEN/Beyond Margins Award for Half the World in Light
2008: Won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry for Half the World in Light
1997: Won the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award for Calling the Doves

Praise for Raul Colón:

2011: Good-bye Havana! Hola, New York! and Alicia Alonzo Prima Ballerina selected for inclusion in The Society of Illustrators' Original Art Show
2006: Won the Pura Belpre Illustrator Award for Doña Flor by Pat Mora
2006: ALA Notable Book for Children for Doña Flor by Pat Mora
2006: Won the Golden Kite Award for picture book text for Doña Flor by Pat Mora
1995: NYT Best Illustrated Book fo the Year for My Mama Had a Dancing Heart by Libba Moore Gray
Recipient of a gold and silver medal in The Society of Illustrators' Original Art Show

Praise for the American Heroes series:

* "A fascinating and unique collection." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Portraits of African-American Heroes

"A fine addition to any library." - School Library Journal review of Portraits of African-American Heroes

"Back matter extends the book's usefulness as a report starter. A perfect resource for Jewish American Heritage Month in May or Jewish Book Month in November." - School Library Journal review of Portraits of Jewish American Heroes

Portraits of African-American Heroes is a NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies