Bravo!: Poems About Amazing Hispanics
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Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot ― the Latinos featured in Bravo!, by author Margarita Engle and illustrator Rafael López, come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds. Biographical poems include: Aida de Acosta, Arnold Rojas, Baruj Benacerraf, César Chávez, Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, Félix Varela, George Meléndez, José Martí, Juan de Miralles, Juana Briones, Julia de Burgos, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Paulina Pedroso, Pura Belpré, Roberto Clemente, Tito Puente, Ynes Mexia, Tomás Rivera.
Language: English
Culture/Community: Cuban / Cuban American Mexican / Mexican American Puerto Rican Venezuelan / Venezuelan American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women Big Responsibilities Coming of Age Identity Activism and Social Justice Race, Racism, and Prejudice U.S. History
Age Level: Middle Grade
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Book Series: Poems, Proverbs, and Plays: Hispanic Heritage Latinos Who Made a Difference Celebrating Women's History: Latina Trailblazers The Life and Legacy of Pura Belpré Famous Authors and Librarians: Hispanic Heritage The Legacy of César Chávez Music and Rhyme: Hispanic Heritage Baseball: Diverse Books for Kids
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