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| Author/Contributor(s): | Sotomayor, Sonia |
| Publisher: | Delacorte Press |
| Date: | 9/4/2018 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
“[Doesn’t shy] away from the hard truths of Sotomayor’s childhood . . .[and]discusses real-world issues like racism, privilege, and affirmative action.”—The Washington Post
Discover the inspiring life of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latinaand third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, in thismiddle-grade adaptation of her bestselling adult memoir, My BelovedWorld.
Includes an 8-page photo insert and a brief history of the SupremeCourt.
Sonia Sotomayor was just a girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream? Tobecome a lawyer and a judge even though she’d never met one of either, andnone lived in her neighborhood.
Sonia did not let the hardships of her background—which included growing upin the rough housing projects of New York City’s South Bronx, dealing withjuvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons,and worrying about money—stand in her way. Always, she believed in determination, along with guidance from generous mentors and theunwavering love of her extended Puerto Rican family, propelled her everforward.
Eventually, all of Sonia’s hard work led to her appointment as an AssociateJustice of the United States Supreme Court in 2009, a role that she has heldever since.
Learn about Justice Sotomayor’s rise and her amazing work as well as aboutthe Supreme Court in this fascinating memoir that shows that no matter theobstacles, dreams can come true.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018!
“People—I add children—who live in difficult circumstances need to knowthat happy endings are possible.” —Justice Sonia Sotomayor on why she writesbooks (ABC News)
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