- Lively, easy-to-read text fills the need for multicultural biographies introducing important people in Latino culture - Famous Latinos that young readers want and need to know about - Lively, inviting four-color design and photos enhance the text and attract young readers - Books will be published in English, to be followed next year by Spanish editions of the same titles - Supports History/Social Studies/Multicultural and English/Language Arts curricula
Written by Lila Guzmán, a member of the Austin, Texas SCBWI, the biography tells the story of a boy who started his life in poverty and misery but ended up with a hit television show. Children of all backgrounds will be excited and empowered by this real-life rags-to-riches story.