I Am Sonia Sotomayor Book Review
I Am Sonia Sotomayor is part of a friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great. Furthermore, these are 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.
I am proof that opportunity comes with justice. - Sonia Sotomayor #ordinarypeoplechangetheworld Share on X
Watch below for a behind the scenes look at why author Brad Meltzer feels so passionately about telling the stories of these famous heroes before they became household names.
I am Sonia Sotomayor
Author Brad Meltzer penned “I Am Sonia Sotomayor,” a nonfiction picture book that details the life of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who was born in the Bronx to a Puerto Rican mother.
I Am Sonia Sotomayor is told in a graphic novel format and teachers and caregivers will certainly want to add this title to their libraries. As described by the author himself, this is not another biography of accomplishments. Rather it starts with a day in the life of an ordinary child with extraordinary potential.
Young readers will appreciate reading about Sonia’s unique challenges facing diabetes as well as the death of her father. Additionally, Sonia’s story will encourage children who don’t have the socioeconomic advantages that others do to propel their dreams. The darling illustrations just add another layer of appeal. Ages 4-12 can all enjoy the masterful storytelling through art. Fair warning, this series of books is highly addictive.
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Lastly, don’t miss Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s newest bilingual picture book telling her own story: Turning Pages/ Pasando Paginas.
About the Author
Brad Meltzer is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well as six New York Times bestselling thrillers for adults: The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game, and The Book of Fate.
To learn more, visit bradmeltzer.com.
About the Illustrator
Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career as a letterer for Marvel and has worked on thousands of comics. These include Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius, Pet Avengers, and Cow Boy, all of which he wrote and illustrated. He is the illustrator of the New York Times–bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series of picture book biographies. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons.
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