Path to the Stars by Sylvia Acevedo
The inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who currently serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA. A meningitis outbreak in their underprivileged neighborhood left Sylvia Acevedos family forever altered.
"This appealing page-turner helps fill the void of biographies on Latina womenGirls, boys, scouts, non- scouts—all will be inspired by Acevedo’s story." — Booklist (starred review) "Those seeking stories of female STEM trailblazers will find much to love here. Encouraging and uplifting." — Kirkus Reviews "A gem of an autobiography...The text is accessible, and the story of Acevedo’s life touches upon a number of salient points for readers including racism, gender roles, and educational inequality." — School Library Journal School Library Journal  "Acevedo’s moving autobiographical account shines in its honesty, personal details, and inspirational message." — Horn Book Magazine
Sylvia Acevedo is a rocket scientist and award-winning entrepreneur who served on the White House Commission for Educational Excellence for Hispanics and is the former CEO of the Girl Scouts of the US. Visit her online at sylviaacevedo.org and on Twitter @SylviaAcevedo.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780358206934 |
| ISBN 10 | 0358206936 |
| Title | Path to the Stars |
| Author | Sylvia Acevedo |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2020-04-21 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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