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 Unanue

About the Author

Sabrina 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 Jose Marti, 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 Michoacan, 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.

Book Information
ISBN 9780762497478
Author Smithsonian Institute
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Running Press Kids
Publisher Running Press,U.S.
Weight(grams) 620g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 192mm * 16mm