| Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro Contributor(s): Brown, Monica (Author), Ortega, Mirelle (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0062985736 ISBN-13: 9780062985736 Publisher: Quill Tree Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic | Latino - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family - Siblings |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2020930044 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.3" W x 12.3" (1.10 lbs) 40 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of political powerhouse twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family's American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Juli n and Joaquin's mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government. The strong women in their family inspired the twins to get involved in politics. Juli n and Joaquin have been working at the local, state, and national level--as a former presidential candidate, mayor and member of President Obama's Cabinet, and a U.S. Congressman, respectively--to make the country a better place for everyone. Acclaimed author Monica Brown and illustrator Mirelle Ortega depict the Castros' political and personal accomplishments in this must-read picture book biography. Also available in a Spanish edition: Peque a habitaci n, grandes sue os. |