Bold, Brilliant and Latine: Meet 52 Latine and Hispanic Heroes from Past and Present

Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5

From the See Yourself In Their Stories series, comes a new addition – Bold, Brilliant and Latine – perfect for Latine and Hispanic families and children. Within this beautifully illustrated book, you can meet 52 heroes such as astronaut Ellen Ochoa, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, as well as fearless changemakers, scientists, writers, political leaders and more. You can discover one new figure to explore each week, each with empowering stories to inspire children, vividly told by award-winning storyteller Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and brought to life by illustrator Sol Cotti’s artwork. Proud, talented and boundless, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dreams . . . whatever they may be!

Inspire the next generation of changemakers with this celebratory biography anthology of 52 Latine and Hispanic heroes.

All children deserve to see themselves positively represented in the books they read. This belief underpins the See Yourself in Their Stories biography series that brought you the critically acclaimed, bestselling Young, Gifted and Black. In Bold, Brilliant and Latine, young Latine and Hispanic children can see themselves reflected in 52 heroes from the past and present, whom everyone can look up to.

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’s artwork. Kids will find motivation in the stories of:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Politician, youngest woman ever to be elected to CongressLionel Messi – Superstar soccer playerSonia Sotomayor – US Supreme Court JusticeFrida Kahlo – Iconic artistCesar Chavez – Activist and labor leaderEllen Ochoa – First Latina astronaut in spaceLin-Manuel Miranda – Actor, composer, creator of Broadway musicals

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.

About the Author

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller. Her ability to weave compelling stories has opened many doors for her as an author and speaker. She is also a mother and community organizer. During the day, she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer’s hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, with her partner and daughter. She is the author of Plátanos Are Love, The Bronx Is My Home, and Gloriana Presente: A First Day of School Book.  Sol Cotti is a Latina illustrator from Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she graduated in Communications and Advertising. ​With a focus on advertising and editorial projects, she likes to tell fresh visual stories through a bright color palette, using a bold, simple and loose style mixing linework, subtle textures and organic shapes. Gender, women empowerment, diversity in all its ways, and everyday situations inspire her to create diverse characters and energetic compositions full of movement. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration and Communication Arts.