Leyendas/Legends - 60 Latine People Who Changed the World

Celebrate sixty legendary Latine icons who have changed the world--from artists to engineers to activists and more! This gorgeous illustrated compendium is perfect for readers 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 beautifully illustrated, 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!

Product details

• Authors: Monica Mancillas, Mónica Mancillas
• Assisted by: Isadora Zeferino (Illustration)
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.08.2025
• EAN: 9781797211985
• ISBN: 978-1-79721-198-5
• No. of pages: 132
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / General, People & places (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Hispanic & Latino, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / Caribbean & Latin America