Influential Latinos
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Sonia Sotomayor
First Latina Supreme Court Justice
by John A. Torres
Part of the Influential Latinos series
Sonia Sotomayor came from a working class Puerto Rican family in the Bronx. She fought to overcome health issues and financial problems, received a Yale law education, and eventually became a judge. After more than a decade on the United States Court of Appeals, she assumed office as a Supreme Court Justice in 2009, becoming the first Latina in the Supreme Court of the United States. Read about her rise to the highest court in the land and her fight to help others.
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Pope Francis
The People's Pope
by Richard Worth
Part of the Influential Latinos series
The very first New World pope hails from Argentina and is bringing the people's plight into the public eye. Vocalizing his views on many social issues, Pope Francis is a new pope for a new generation of Catholics. Through details about his life and missions, photos, and direct quotations from the Holy Father, readers will learn why Pope Francis is an influential Latino.
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Selena Gomez
Pop Singer and Actress
by Jennifer Torres
Part of the Influential Latinos series
Life in Texas was not easy for Selena Gomez. Born to teenage parents, her family struggled with money during her childhood. But Selena dreamed of performing and worked hard to become everything she is today-a singer, actress, fashion designer, and role model. Learn about her creative lifestyle, her personal life, and her success, and be inspired to follow your dreams too.
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Christina Aguilera
Pop Singer
by Richard Worth
Part of the Influential Latinos series
Singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality Christina Aguilera has been in the public eye since the 1990s. Her big voice is recognizable to many, but what fans may not know is that she is also an ambassador for the World Food Programme. Through direct quotations from Aguilera, as well as fascinating details of her life and colorful photos, readers will discover what makes Christina Aguilera an influential Latina.
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Eva Longoria
Actress, Activist, and Entrepreneur
by Richard Worth
Part of the Influential Latinos series
From soap operas to sitcoms, Mexican-American actress Eva Longoria is a familiar face on television. Far more than just a superstar, Eva is committed to raising awareness about issues facing the American Latino community. Discover the secrets of how she turned her struggles into success and what she is giving back to her community.
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Diego Rivera
Mexican Muralist
by Mariana Medina
Part of the Influential Latinos series
Diego Rivera is famous for painting murals of everyday life in Mexico. But he was also known for his work in literature, cinematography, and his marriage to another artist, Frida Kahlo. Discover the world of Diego Rivera, from the Mexican Revolution to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, learn all about this talented artist and his creative life.
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Father Junipero Serra
Founder of the Missions of California
by Mariana Medina
Part of the Influential Latinos series
A Spanish Franciscan friar, Father Junipero Serra traveled to the New World to bring Catholicism to the indigenous peoples, and in 1769 founded the first mission in California. Read all about Father Serra's incredible life, including his historic accomplishments and the recent controversies surrounding his missionary work.
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Lionel Messi
Top-Scoring Soccer Star
by John A. Torres
Part of the Influential Latinos series
Teeming with full-color photos, direct quotations, and engaging, easy-to-read biographic details, this book focuses on Lionel Messi's contributions to both soccer and children's education, giving readers an in-depth look into the Argentinian's life and showcasing why he is an influential Latino.
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Isabel Allende
Award-Winning Author
by Jeanne Nagle
Part of the Influential Latinos series
The Chilean-American writer Isabel Allende has won many awards for her magical-realism fiction. But she also has an organization dedicated to supporting the rights of women and girls. Through quotations from the author herself, as well as detail descriptions about major events in her life and color images, readers will learn exactly what it is that makes Isabel Allende an influential Latina.
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César Chávez
Civil Rights Activist
by Bárbara C. Cruz
Part of the Influential Latinos series
American farmworker, labor leader, and civil rights activist César Chávez cofounded the United Farm Workers labor union and fought to increase immigrants' rights in the United States. Through direct quotations from Chávez as well as a captivating narrative of his life, readers will learn what made Chávez an influential Latino.
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Frida Kahlo
Self-Portrait Artist
by Mariana Medina
Part of the Influential Latinos series
"I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality." Frida Kahlo is arguably Mexico's most famous artist, with her sometimes whimsical and always poignant works earning international admiration. But the woman behind the self-portraits was darker than her paintings would suggest. Read about her struggles and triumphs and journey into her creative mind.
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Pablo Neruda
Nobel Prize-Winning Poet
by Jeanne Nagle
Part of the Influential Latinos series
Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was more than just a writer. He was also an activist, politician, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Through direct quotations, facts, and excerpts of his work, the life of Pablo Neruda is told in a way that is intriguing, captivating, and most of all, inspiring.
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