Awards

• Commended for Pura Belpre Award (Illustration) 2023

Overview

�Una biograf�a inspiradora sobre la congresista Alexandria Ocasio-Cort�z, escrita por Anika Aldamuy Denise e ilustrada por Loris Lora, ambas ganadoras del Honor Pura Belpr�! En el 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez se convirti� en la congresista m�s joven de Estados Unidos. �C�mo se transform� esta joven puertorrique�a en una fuerza pol�tica imparable? Desc�brelo en este accesible y cautivador libro infantil. La extraordinaria historia de AOC comienza en el hogar de su infancia en el Bronx y hace un c�rculo completo hasta llegar a cuando ella se convierte en la congresista m�s joven en la historia de Estados Unidos. El inspirador trayecto de Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nos recuerda que todos, sin importar nuestra edad, raza, creencia, bienes, o c�digo postal, somos capaces de usar nuestra voz para efectuar un cambio. Una glosario y lista de recursos para creadores del cambio se encuentran al final del libro.

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9780063319516

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The upbeat text and vibrant illustrations depict a positive, youthful persona, and the book's message about the need for equal rights and services comes through loud and clear. -- Booklist (starred review) Pure Moxie. -- Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

Anika Aldamuy Denise is the Pura Belpr� Honor-winning author of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpr�; A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!; and The Love Letter. A proud Puerto Rican daughter from Queens, she now lives in Rhode Island with her family. Visit Anika online at www.anikadenise.com. Loris Lora is a multidisciplinary artist who has worked in editorial publishing, book publishing, toy design, and surface design and has been featured in galleries across the globe. Her books for children include May Your Life Be Deliciosa, The Story of Barack Obama, One Day So Many Ways, and more. Loris lives in Los Angeles, and you can visit her online at www.lorislora.com.

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