That Girl on TV Could Be Me!: ¡Yo Podría Ser Esa Chica de la Tele! (Bilingual English / Spanish]

by Leticia Ordaz (Author) Juan Calle (Illustrator)

That Girl on TV Could Be Me!: ¡Yo Podría Ser Esa Chica de la Tele!  (Bilingual English / Spanish]
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Growing up near Sacramento, CA, little Leticia dreams of being a TV newscaster. But no one on TV looks like her. This shy, small-town girl overcomes barriers, like her fear of public speaking, to become the first in her hardworking Mexican family to attend college. Then, starting as an intern, she climbs the ladder, travels to different cities, and reports on a rainbow of stories. Eventually can she land her dream job... to work at her hometown Channel 3.

Join Leticia on her exciting journey to become that TV anchor who will encourage the next generation of children to attain their goals. Children watch television every day but have never read a storybook about making a career in TV news... until now! Kids will be inspired by Leticia's educational, funny, and poignant experiences. Parents will appreciate the perspective of a working woman and Latinx role model.


Al crecer cerca de Sacramento, CA, la pequeña Leticia sueña con ser presentadora de noticias de televisión. Pero nadie en la televisión se parece a ella. Esta tímida niña pueblerina supera barreras, como su miedo a hablar en público, para convertirse en la primera de su trabajadora familia mexicana en asistir a la universidad. Luego, comenzando como pasante, sube la escalera, viaja a diferentes ciudades e informa sobre un arcoíris de historias. Eventualmente podrá conseguir el trabajo de sus sueños... trabajar en el Canal 3 de su ciudad natal.

Únase a Leticia en su emocionante viaje para convertirse en la presentadora de televisión que alentará a la próxima generación de niños a alcanzar sus metas. Los niños ven televisión todos los días, pero nunca han leído un libro de cuentos sobre cómo hacer una carrera en las noticias de televisión... ¡hasta ahora! Los niños se inspirarán en las experiencias educativas, divertidas y conmovedoras de Leticia. Los padres apreciarán la perspectiva de una mujer trabajadora y un modelo a seguir latino.

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Gr 1-3--Ordaz, who grew up near Sacramento, CA, is the daughter of Mexican parents who immigrated to the United States to provide a better life for their family. As a young girl, Ordaz dreamed of working on TV but was shy. Her parents offered words of encouragement by advising her to work hard and attend college. After high school, she enrolled in Sacramento State and studied Communications. After completing an internship with Channel 3 in Sacramento and graduating college, she accepted a job in Elko, NE. After a year, Ordaz became homesick. She worked at KGET in Bakersfield, CA, and the Fox station in Fresno, CA, before finally becoming a reporter for Channel 3. This bilingual narrative is organized in paragraphs of three to six lines, with a literal Spanish translation that, at times, lacks the accuracy of that language by trying to match the English text word for word. The story progresses at a lively pace. The vibrant illustrations, which utilize neutral and composite colors, showcase expressive characters and scenes of news stories. The style evokes anime and manga. This title could be suitable for an independent reader or used in a read-aloud activity in the classroom, or for story time in the public library. A glossary is included. VERDICT A motivating picture book biography that will inspire Latinx children to pursue their dreams by working hard and overcoming challenges.--Kathia Ibacache, Univ. of Colorado Boulder

Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"Thank you Leticia—you are a voice connector for our most vulnerable in our community!" - Sister Libby Fernandez, Sacramento's most popular nun, Mercy Pedalers street ministry
Leticia Ordaz
Leticia Ordaz is an Emmy-nominated anchor/reporter at KCRA 3 (Sacramento, CA), and has covered some of the biggest stories in the country. She's excited to share bilingual stories and encourage students to consider careers in broadcast news. A member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and California Chicano News Media Association, she enjoys adventures with her two young boys and husband.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781597021517
Lexile Measure
740
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Immedium
Publication date
November 20, 2020
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
JNF023000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women
JNF018030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic/Latino
JNF060000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Media Studies
JNF039040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | Television & Radio
JNF069000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Diversity & Multicultural
Library of Congress categories
Biographies
United States
Women
Spanish language materials
Bilingual
Television personalities
Ordaz, Leticia
Television news anchors

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