NUESTRA HISTORIA

 

Nuestra Historia by Raquel Benatar

From politics to the arts, science, education, sports, fashion and public service, young readers will discover the journey of twelve people of Latino and Spanish background who made a difference in American life, no matter the barriers they encountered or the adversities they had to face. Nuestra historia celebrates their contributions by bringing their biographies, written in short paragraphs along with inspiring quotes and creative illustrations.
We recognize:
Alma Flor Ada: Author and educator
Jose Andres: Chef and humanitarian
Tony Azevedo: Athlete
Celia Cruz: The Queen of Salsa
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Actor, composer, lyricist, and playwright
Antonia Novello: Surgeon General
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Congresswoman
Ellen Ochoa: Astronaut
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa: Neurosurgeon
Oscar de la Renta: Master couturier
Ysrael Seinuk: Civil and structural engineer
Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice