That Girl on TV Could Be Me!: The Journey of a Latina News Anchor
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Growing up near Sacramento, CA, little Leticia dreams of being a TV newscaster. But no one on TV looks like her. This shy, small-town girl overcomes barriers, like her fear of public speaking, to become the first in her hardworking Mexican family to attend college. Then, starting as an intern, she climbs the ladder, travels to different cities, and reports on a rainbow of stories. Eventually can she land her dream job... to work at her hometown Channel 3? Join Leticia on her exciting journey to become that TV anchor who will encourage the next generation of children to attain their goals.
Language: Spanish (Bilingual Eng/Sp)
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: Celebrating Women's History: Latina Trailblazers Bilingual Picture Books in English and Spanish: Hispanic Heritage Tales of Courage: Hispanic Heritage
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