Bold, Brilliant and Latine

Bold, Brilliant and Latine is the next book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series See Yourself in Their Stories, which has sold more than 185,000 copies worldwide! Young Latine and Hispanic children can see themselves reflected in 52 amazing heroes from the past and present, whom everyone can look up to. Featuring incredible icons like: 

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Politician, the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress
• Lionel Messi – Superstar soccer player
• Sonia Sotomayor – US Supreme Court Justice
• Frida Kahlo – Iconic artist
• Cesar Chavez – Activist and labour leader
• Ellen Ochoa – First Latina astronaut in space
• Lin-Manuel Miranda – Actor, composer, creator of Broadway musicals

Kids will be inspired by these stories and others, from sporting legends to fashion icons, political leaders to fearless changemakers, as well as renowned writers, musicians, artists, scientists and more. These heroes’ lives are vividly recounted by queer award-winning Dominican and Puerto Rican storyteller Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and brought to life by Argentinian illustrator Sol Cotti.  

A heartwarming and empowering book for Latine and Hispanic children and families, this anthology is also ideal for homeschoolers and educators looking to diversify their perspectives through Latine and Hispanic history and achievements, with one new figure to explore each week of the year.

Proud, talented and boundless, these extraordinary men and women will inspire readers of all backgrounds to chase their dreams… whatever they may be.
 
Also available from the series: Young, Gifted and Black; Young, Gifted and Black Too; Baby Young, Gifted and Black; and Shining Bright, Shining Black.