Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx / La Juez Que Creció en el Bronx
Written by Jonah Winter • Illustrated by Edel Rodriguez • Atheneum
Winter creates a beautiful tribute to the life of Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor. The story shares the challenges that Sotomayor faced growing up, including her childhood diabetes, poverty, and her father’s death. But Winter reveals that Sotomayor’s determination and hard-working spirit combined with the love of her family made it possible for her to succeed and grow up to be one of the most influential Latinas in the United States. This book is bilingual, and is best suited for children ages 4 and up.
