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She persisted : Sonia Sotomayor / written by Meg Medina ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint ; inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger.

Medina, Meg, (author.). Flint, Gillian,: (illustrator.). Clinton, Chelsea,: (author.). Boiger, Alexandra,: (author.).

Summary:

"A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted series"-- Provided by publisher.

In this chapter book biography by Meg Medina, the award-winning author of Merci Suarez Changes Gears and Mango, Abuela, and Me, readers learn about the amazing life of Sonia Sotomayor--and how she persisted. Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States, but her road there wasn't easy. She overcame many challenges along the way, including a diagnosis of diabetes at age seven. But she didn't let that stop her from achieving her dream and inspiring children all over the world to work hard and believe in themselves. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Praise for She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor Engaging and accessible . . . The compelling story of an inspirational role model. --

Record details

ISBN: 9780593116012
ISBN: 0593116011
ISBN: 9780593116029
ISBN: 059311602X
ISBN: 9781713764250
ISBN: 1713764253
Physical Description: 52 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, 2021.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-52).
Formatted Contents Note:	Un ají -- Creciendo y aprendiendo -- Sueños -- En la lucha -- Tentando nuevas vías -- Su legado -- How you can persist.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 6-9 Philomel Books.