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An informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Juli�n and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of political powerhouse twins Juli�n 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, Juli�n 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. Juli�n 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: Peque�a habitaci�n, grandes sue�os. * A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year *

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"""Wonderfully entertaining and inspiring."" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""A solid addition to the growing shelf of political picture-book biographies."" -- Booklist ""Invigorating. A brilliant example of how family ties can lead to great accomplishments as one embraces their cultural heritage."" -- School Library Journal ""The well-shaped narrative emphasizes the brothers' commitment to education, hard work, and community betterment."" -- Horn Book Magazine"

Wonderfully entertaining and inspiring. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A solid addition to the growing shelf of political picture-book biographies. -- Booklist Invigorating. A brilliant example of how family ties can lead to great accomplishments as one embraces their cultural heritage. -- School Library Journal The well-shaped narrative emphasizes the brothers' commitment to education, hard work, and community betterment. -- Horn Book Magazine

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Monica Brown is the author of Pele, King Of Soccer/Pele, El rey del futbol and Side by Side/Lado a lado as well as the Pura Belpre Honor winners My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia and My Name Is Gabito/Mi Llamo Gabito. Monica lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, with her husband and two daughters. Monica Brown es la autora de Pele, King Of Soccer/Pele, El rey del futbol y Side by Side/Lado a lado, y de los libros ganadores del Honor Pura Belpr� My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia y My Name Is Gabito/Mi Llamo Gabito. Monica vive en Flagstaff, Arizona, con su marido y sus dos hijas. Rafael Lopez is the award-winning illustrator of My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia and Book Fiesta! Rafael divides his time between his studios in the colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and a loft in downtown San Diego, where he works and lives with his wife and son. Rafael Lopez es el ilustrador premiado de My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia y Book Fiesta! Rafael divide su tiempo entre sus talleres en San Miguel de Allende, Mexico y San Diego, California. Mirelle Ortega is a Mexican writer and illustrator for kidlit and animation. The many children's books she's illustrated include her author-illustrator debut picture book, Magic; the Love Sugar Magic series by Anna Meriano; Pepe and the Parade by Tracey Kyle; and Small Room, Big Dreams by Monica Brown. Mirelle lives in Los Angeles, and you can visit her at www.mirelleortega.com.

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