
Written by Brad Meltzer · Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
Part of the Ordinary People Change the World series
Discover how a Bronx girl became a Supreme Court Justice, inspiring kids to dream big.
Follow Sonia Sotomayor's journey from the Bronx to the Supreme Court. Driven by a passion for justice and learning, she overcame challenges with family support and mentorship. This engaging biography reveals how her childhood shaped her path, encouraging young readers to aspire to greatness. With timelines, photos, and charming illustrations, explore the life of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice and the virtues she embodies. What limits can you break with determination and opportunity?
Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, is the subject of the sixteenth picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America’s icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero’s childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.
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