{"product_id":"portraits-of-hispanic-american-heroes-9780803738096","title":"Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this volume: Adelina Otero-Warren, Bernardo de Galvez, Cesar Chavez, David Farragut, Dennis Chavez, Desi Arnaz, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodr guez Tr as, Hero Street USA, Ignacio Lozano, Jaime Escalante, Joan Baez, Judy Baca, Julia de Burgos, Luis Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Roberte Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tomas Rivera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuan Felipe Herrera, the son of migrant farmworkers, grew up to become a prominent Mexican-American poet. He is currently the California Poet Laureate and will serve as the U.S. Poet Laureate for 2015-2016. The award-winning author of many books of poetry, he is also an actor, a musician, and a popular professor at the University of California, Riverside. He lives in Redlands, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRaúl Colón is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children. He has won the Golden Kite award, the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated award, Silver and Gold Medals from the Society of Illustrators, and ALA Notable honors, as well as critical acclaim from reviewers. He lives in New City, New York.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50413093552402,"sku":"9780803738096","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df78fa69-f1e0-43ab-8bf8-46f550bb2b59.jpg?v=1729346145","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/portraits-of-hispanic-american-heroes-9780803738096","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}