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c2023., Pre-adolescent, Lightbox Learning Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History makers: past and present.Summary Note: In 2018, at the age of 29, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the younges woman ever selected to Congress. Alexandria has faced many obstacles as a ppolitidcian. She is young, belongs to a visible minority, and comes from a working-class background. Find out more about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in this title.
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[2018]., Juvenile, Lerner Publications Call No: HI-INT B OCH Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This inspiring, STEM-focused biography describes the life and influential work of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut to go to space. --
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2015., Scholastic Press Call No: MEMOIR Edition: 1st ed., September Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving--and troubled"--Jacket flap.
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2015., Juvenile, Scholastic Press Call No: 921 MANZANO Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A coming-of-age memoir by the Emmy award-winning actress and writer offers a look into the daily lives of a loving, but troubled, Latino family and a girl kept afloat amid the turbulence of her life and times by the dream of becoming an actress.
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[2018]., Juvenile, Delacorte Press Call No: JNF007050 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In this adaptation for middle graders based on her bestselling adult memoir, My Beloved World, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor's extraordinary life inspires. Her achievement serves as a true testament to the fact that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true. Includes an 8-page photo insert. Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States, was a young girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream? To become a lawyer and a judge. As Justice Sotomayor explains, "When I was a child my family was poor and we knew no lawyers or judges and none lived in our neighborhood. I knew nothing about the Supreme Court and how much its work in reinterpreting the Constitution and the laws of the United States affected peoples' lives. You cannot dream of becoming something you don't even know about. That has been the most important lesson of my life. You have to learn to dream big dreams." Sonia did not let the hardships of her background--which included growing up in the rough housing projects of New York City's South Bronx, dealing with juvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons, and worrying about money--stand in her way. Always, she believed in herself. Her determination, along with guidance from generous mentors and the unwavering love of her extended Puerto Rican family, propelled her ever forward"--
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c2006., Juvenile, Bearport Publishing Co. Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Defining moments
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c2006., Bearport Pub. Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Defining momentsSummary Note: Presents a short biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, and chronicles her life, education, dreams of becoming an astronaut, and training as part of the "Discovery" team.
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c2004., Primary, Children's Press Call No: Biography OCHOA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Rookie biographiesSummary Note: Presents a biographical profile of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut, discussing the schooling and training she needed in order to fulfill her dream of being part of the space program.
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By Alter, Judy2001., compass Point Books Call No: 978 ALT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)View cover image provided by Mackin
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c2001., Compass Point Books Call No: 920 ALT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: We the peopleSummary Note: Important events and people shaped the United States including the women. Through this interesting text and historically photos and drawing, see what the women of the Old West did.
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[2017], Juvenile, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: B HER Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The young Olympic gold-winning gymnast describes her life and career, covering her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs.
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c2012, Pre-adolescent, ABDO Pub Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Big buddy books. Buddy biosSummary Note: Biography of Hispanic actor and singer Jennifer Lopez, discussing her childhood in New York, break into show business, and her personal life.
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c2008., Pre-adolescent, Lucent Books Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of Contents Series Title: Twentieth century's most influential Hispanics.Summary Note: Offers a brief overview of singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, discussing her Hispanic heritage, childhood, early career achievements, rise to stardom, and other related topics.
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By Hurst, Heidic2004., Lucent Books Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: People in the newsSummary Note: A biography of Jennifer Lopez, whose talent and determination have led to her success as an actress, singer, and dancer.
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2001, Pre-adolescent, Mitchell Lane Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: A Real-life reader biographySummary Note: A biography of the hard-working Latina actress and singer Jennifer Lopez.
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2013., Alfred A. Knopf Call No: CRIME & PUNISHMENT NF SOT Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor shares details about her life, discussing her childhood, education, health, career, appointment, and more.
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2013., Alfred A. Knopf Call No: BIO026000 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor shares details about her life, discussing her childhood, education, health, career, appointment, and more.
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Ã2021., One World Call No: MEMOIR NF HUD Edition: 2022 One World trade pbk. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright tells her lyrical story of coming of age against the backdrop of an ailing Philadelphia barrio, with her sprawling Puerto Rican family as a collective muse"--Amazon.
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1993., Gale Research Inc. Call No: Ref 920.72 Not Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents short biographies of Latino women in the fields of education, fine arts, science, business, sports, leadership and politics.
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[2018]., Juvenile, Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who currently serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA."--