Nuestra America
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Nuestra America
Summary
Continuing the successful publication of nonfiction anthologies about famous trailblazers throughout history, this fully-illustrated book under the Smithsonian imprimatur will celebrate 30 of the most influential Latinas/Latinos in history.
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Nuestra America by Smithsonian Institute
As the topic of immigration continues to dominate headlines, it becomes more important to educate young readers on the history of other cultures, specifically the incredible contributions made by Latinos in America. The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will open a permanent exhibit on influential Latinos in 2021. Charged with the task of telling the long, complicated relationship of Latinos in the U.S.--a relationship so long, it predates the country--the gallery offers an opportunity to reflect on the stories and experiences of Latinas and Latinos throughout the U.S. today. Nuestra America highlights the incredible contributions of the following: Sylvia Acevedo Luis Alvarez Pura Belpre Martha E. Bernal Julia de Burgos Cesar Chavez Sandra Cisneros Roberto Clemente Celia Cruz Olga E. Custodio Oscar de la Renta Jaima Escalante Marcario Garcia Emma Gonzalez Laurie Hernandez Juan Felipe Herrera Dolores Huerta Jennifer Lopez Xiuhtezcatl Martinez Sylvia Mendez Lin-Manuel Miranda C. David Molina Rita Moreno Ellen Ochoa Jorge Ramos Sylvia Rivera Maria Elena Salinas Sonia Sotomayor Dara Torres Roberto UnanueSabrina Vourvoulias is an award-winning Latina news editor, writer, and digital storyteller. An American citizen from birth, she grew up in Guatemala during the armed internal conflict and moved to the United States when she was fifteen. Her journalism and editing have garnered an Emmy, and an Edward R. Murrow award, as well as multiple José Martí, Keystone, and New York Press Association awards. In addition to publishing short fiction and poetry, she is also the author of Ink, which was named to Latinidad's Best Books of 2012. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, daughter, and a dog who believes she is the one ring to rule them all.
Gloria Felix was born and raised in Uruapan, a beautiful small city in Michoacán, Mexico, one of her biggest inspirations when it comes to Art. Her favorite things to do growing up were drawing, watching
cartoons, and eating, which still are some of her favorite things to do. Currently, she lives and paints in Los Angeles.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780762497478 |
| ISBN 10 | 0762497475 |
| Title | Nuestra America |
| Author | Smithsonian Institute |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Running Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2020-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |