Turning Pages

By Sonia Sotomayor, Lulu Delacre (Illustrator)

Discover how books shaped a young girl's journey to the Supreme Court.

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40 pages· 1,765 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Young Sonia Sotomayor found solace and inspiration in books, guiding her from a challenging childhood in New York and Puerto Rico to becoming the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. In 'Turning Pages,' she shares her story, revealing how books helped her navigate family struggles, a diabetes diagnosis, and the loss of her father. This beautifully illustrated autobiography invites readers to explore the transformative power of reading and dreaming. As Sonia's life unfolds, each page turned offers a glimpse into a world of endless possibilities, encouraging young readers to find their own paths through the magic of books.

From the publisher

“Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares her inspirational story and love of books in a beautifully illustrated picture book autobiography.” - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time! As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father’s death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream of a future for herself in which anything was possible. In Turning Pages, Justice Sotomayor shares that love of books with a new generation of readers, and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Accompanied by Lulu Delacre’s vibrant art, this story of the Justice’s life shows readers that the world is full of promise and possibility–all they need to do is turn the page.

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