A Girl Named Rosita - by Anika Aldamuy Denise (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Pura Belpré Honor winner Anika Aldamuy Denise (<em>Planting Stories</em>) and <em>New York Times </em>bestselling illustrator Leo Espinosa (<em>Islandborn</em>) tell the story of Rita Moreno, the Puerto Rican superstar best known for her Oscar-winning performance in the original <em>West Side Story</em> film, in this gorgeous picture book biography.</strong></p> <p>When young Rosita moved from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, she didn't know what to expect--but she knew she loved to sing and dance. Working to overcome the language barrier and bullying she experienced in a strange new country, Rita eventually made her way to Hollywood with a dream to be a star. There, she fought to be seen and heard and eventually reached the pinnacle of success, landing her iconic role in <em>West Side Story</em> and, finally, winning her groundbreaking Oscar.</p> <p>Brought to life by Leo Espinosa's bold and vibrant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denise's lyrical text, this gorgeous tribute to the life and career of the first Latinx person to have earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award will inspire little dreamers everywhere.</p> <p>Informative author's note and timeline also included.</p> <p>A Spanish-language edition is also available.</p> <p><strong>Praise for Anika Aldamuy Denise: </strong></p> <p><strong>"[Anika's] lyrical text, sprinkled like fairy dust with Spanish words, begs to be read aloud."--<em>New York Times Book Review</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>on</strong><strong> </strong><strong><em>Planting Stories</em></strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[An] engaging narrative.--Horn Book Magazine<br><br>Denise and Espinosa, both Pura Belpré Award Honorees, have created a motivating and touching story of a talented and determined Latinx woman.--Shelf Awareness<br><br>This upbeat picture book biography...[is] for listeners who twirl and swish their voluminous skirts while singing into their hairbrushes.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br><br>Leo Espinosa's illustrations are lively and animate....And the book is a positive, compelling look at the only Latinx performer to have earned a Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.--<em>Boston Globe</em><br><br>An inspirational title for young elementary children. This energetic, illustrated biography honors her determined spirit with colorful exuberance.--School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>Espinosa's illustrations are as vibrant as the character he portrays....An inspiring account of a woman who followed her dreams. --<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br>
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