{"product_id":"nuestra-america-30-inspiring-latinas-latinos-who-have-shaped-the-united-states","title":"Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas\/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States","description":"\u003cp\u003ePub.Date= 09\/01\/2020, Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate 30 influential Latinas\/Latinos\/Latinxs in U.S. history with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNuestra América\u003c\/i\u003e, a fully-illustrated anthology from the Smithsonian Latino Center.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNuestra América\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehighlights the inspiring stories of thirty Latina\/o\/xs throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe stories in this book cover each figure's cultural background, childhood, and the challenges and opportunities they met in pursuit of their goals. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the Smithsonian Latino Center, encourage further research and exploration. Twenty-three of the stories featured in this anthology will also be included in the future Molina Family Latino Gallery, the first national gallery dedicated to Latina\/o\/xs at the Smithsonian.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis book is a must-have for teachers looking to create a more inclusive curriculum, Latina\/o\/x youth who need to see themselves represented as an important part of the American story, and all parents who want their kids to have a better understanding of American history. Featuring beautiful portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNuestra América\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprofiles the following notable figures:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSylvia Acevedo, Luis Álvarez, Pura Belpré, Martha E. Bernal, Julia de Burgos, César Chávez, Sandra Cisneros, Roberto Clemente, Celia Cruz, Olga E. Custodio, Óscar de la Renta, Jaime Escalante, Macario García, Emma González, Laurie Hernández, Juan Felipe Herrera, Dolores Huerta, Jennifer Lopez, Xiuhtezcatl Martínez, Sylvia Méndez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, C. David Molina, Rita Moreno, Ellen Ochoa, Jorge Ramos, Sylvia Rivera, María Elena Salinas, Sonia Sotomayor, Dara Torres, and Robert Unanue.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vourvoulias, Sabrina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50602229039400,"sku":"ING-ENG-2364","price":26.91,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5983\/7224\/files\/61Y8iMbnszL._SX394_BO1_204_203_200.jpg?v=1767117617","url":"https:\/\/cantstore.ca\/products\/nuestra-america-30-inspiring-latinas-latinos-who-have-shaped-the-united-states","provider":"CANT Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}