Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, is the subject of the sixteenth picture book in the
New York Times
bestselling series of biographies about hero's.
This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our hero's great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. From her home in the Bronx to law school, Sonia Sotomayor was always driven by her love of learning and her commitment to justice. With the support of her loving family and supportive mentors, she pursued a career in law and proved there's no limit to what someone can accomplish. She was proof that opportunity comes with justice.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book are:
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A timeline
of key events in the hero’s history
Photos
that bring the story more fully to life
Comic-book-style illustrations
that are irresistibly adorable
Childhood moments
that influenced the hero
Facts
that make great conversation-starters
A virtue this person embodies:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor's enthusiasm carried her through life's challenges
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series