Leyendas/Legends

Celebrate sixty legendary Latine icons who have changed the worldfrom artists to engineers to activists and more! This gorgeous illustrated compendium is perfect for readers of Little Leaders and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Did you know A famous Colombian singer wrote her first song at just eight years old and had a record deal by thirteen. The work of a Mexican chemist led to the discovery of the hole in the ozone layer. The youngest congresswoman in US history is Puerto Rican. Discover the stories of sixty inspiring figuresincluding celebrities and icons like Frida Kahlo, Roberto Clemente, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sonia Sotomayor, Shakira, Walter Mercado, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Jharrel Jeromein this beautifully illustrated, celebratory collection showcasing the multitude of talent within the Latine community. Each extraordinary person has a unique storyfrom artists who have shaped pop culture to athletes who have won championships to activists who have changed laws and so many moreand this empowering book shows that anyone can make a difference in the world if they set to their mind to it!