{"product_id":"i-am-sonia-sotomayor-9780735228733","title":"I Am Sonia Sotomayor","description":"\u003cb\u003eSonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, is the subject of the sixteenth picture book in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series of biographies about heroes. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. From her home in the Bronx to law school, Sonia Sotomayor was always driven by her love of learning and her commitment to justice. With the support of her loving family and supportive mentors, she pursued a career in law and proved there's no limit to what someone can accomplish. She was proof that opportunity comes with justice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.\u003c\/i\u003e One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in each book are: \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA timeline \u003c\/b\u003eof key events in the hero's history \u003cbr\u003e -\u003cb\u003e Photos\u003c\/b\u003e that bring the story more fully to life \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eComic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable \u003cbr\u003e -\u003cb\u003e Childhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eFacts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA virtue this person embodies: \u003c\/b\u003e Justice Sonia Sotomayor's enthusiasm carried her through life's challenges \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrad Meltzer\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well as six \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling thrillers for adults: \u003ci\u003eThe Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Fate\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the #1 bestselling author of the critically acclaimed comic books \u003ci\u003eIdentity Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Justice League of America\u003c\/i\u003e, and is the cocreator of the TV series \u003ci\u003eJack \u0026amp; Bobby\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School, he lives in Florida. To learn more, visit bradmeltzer.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e began his illustration career as a letterer for Marvel and has worked on thousands of comics, including \u003ci\u003eFranklin Richards: Son of a Genius\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePet Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCow Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, all of which he wrote and illustrated. He is the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series of picture book biographies. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626028306706,"sku":"9780735228733","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fa02ab23-095d-40ef-b91d-c8b305c13870.jpg?v=1732647186","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-am-sonia-sotomayor-9780735228733","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}