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The Spanish-language edition of A Girl Named Rosita -- the story of Rita Moreno, the Puerto Rican superstar best known for her Oscar-winning performance in the original West Side Story film--by Pura Belpre Honor winner Anika Aldamuy Denise ( Planting Stories ) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Leo Espinosa ( Islandborn ). When young Rosita moved from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, she didn't know what to expect--but she knew she loved to sing and dance. Working to overcome the language barrier and bullying she experienced in a strange new country, Rita eventually made her way to Hollywood with a dream to be a star. There, she fought to be seen and heard and eventually reached the pinnacle of success, landing her iconic role in West Side Story and, finally, winning her groundbreaking Oscar. Brought to life by Leo Espinosa's bold and vibrant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denise's lyrical text, this gorgeous tribute to the life and career of the first Latinx person to have earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award will inspire little dreamers everywhere. Informative author's note and timeline also included. Praise for Sembrando Historias: Named a Best Spanish Language Picture Book 2020 by the Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College of Education A Tejas Star Reading List Selection, the Texas Library Association's bilingual reading list for readers ages 5-12 Silver Medalist for the Children's Book Committee's Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year Awards 2018/2019
