Leyendas/Legends: 60 Latine People Who Changed the World

By Mónica Mancillas

Book Overview

Celebrate sixty legendary Latine icons who have changed the world--from artists to engineers to activists and more This compendium is perfect for fans 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 figures--including celebrities and icons like Frida Kahlo, Roberto Clemente, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sonia Sotomayor, Shakira, Walter Mercado, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Jharrel Jerome--in this celebratory collection showcasing the multitude of talent within the Latine community. Each extraordinary person has a unique story--from artists who have shaped pop culture to athletes who have won championships to activists who have changed laws and so many more--and this empowering book shows that anyone can make a difference in the world if they set to their mind to it

• Format: MP3 CD
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FX3DZNPK
• ISBN13: 9798228726628
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Tantor
• Length: 1 Pages
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher