Leyendas/Legends
60 Latine People Who Changed the World

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this book. For each individual, there is a page-long biography along with a full-page, beautifully illustrated portrait. There are a few people who have three pages devoted to them, but I understood how their biographies couldn't be conden......more

It's not just Roberto Clemente, Frida Khalo, and Gabriel Garcia Marques. Monica Mancillas gives life to legends in their own time, Sonia Sotomayor, Elizabeth Acevedo, AOC, and lesser known yet uniquely important Latine figures that have contributed and continue to contribute to our lives. Sylvia Riv......more

Mónica Mancillas grew up in America, even though her family was from Mexico. She didn’t feel like she “looked Mexican” enough and didn’t fit the stereotypical Mexican that she was seeing on TV. After a trip around Mexico with her father, she saw Mexico and Latin America and the people that live ther......more

This resource highlights over fifty Latine men and women from diverse eras and ages, showcasing their significant but often-overlooked historical contributions. The engaging, abridged profiles showcase the global impact of these pioneers and serve as excellent jumping-off points for further research......more

What an amazing, vivid tribute to Latine legends! From singers and actresses to activists and scientists, Mancillas has included Latine people from past and present, from all walks of life and all careers, to create a truly stunning collection of biographies. The art is bright and appealing, and the......more