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Description
An informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Julián and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America.
The story of political powerhouse twins Julián and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family's American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Julián and Joaquin's mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government.
The strong women in their family inspired the twins to get involved in politics. Julián and Joaquin have been working at the local, state, and national level--as a former presidential candidate, mayor and member of President Obama's Cabinet, and a U.S. Congressman, respectively--to make the country a better place for everyone.
Acclaimed author Monica Brown and illustrator Mirelle Ortega depict the Castros' political and personal accomplishments in this must-read picture book biography. Also available in a Spanish edition: Pequeña habitación, grandes sueños.
Publication date
May 04, 2021
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780062985736
Publisher
Quill Tree Books
BISAC categories
JNF007070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Political JNF019070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family | Siblings JNF018030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic/Latino
Monica Brown is the award-winning author of many magical multicultural books for children, including the Lola Levine series and the award-winning Waiting for the Biblioburro / Esperando el Biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina, and Frida and Her Animalitos. Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and her desire to bring fun and empowering stories to children. Monica lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, with her family. She invites you to visit her online at monicabrown.net. Mónica Brown es la autora de muchos libros multiculturales mágicos para niños, incluyendo la serie Lola Levine y los galardonados Waiting for the Biblioburro / Esperando el Biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina, y Frida and Her Animalitos. Los libros de Mónica están inspirados en su herencia peruana y judía y en su deseo de llevar historias divertidas y empoderadoras a los niños. Mónica vive en Flagstaff, Arizona, con su familia. Ella te invita a visitarla en línea en monicabrown.net.
