Read about Selena Gomez, who is among the most groundbreaking, iconic
Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have shaped our culture and the world in
Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez, from Claudia Romo Edelman's gripping
Hispanic Star biography series for young readers.
Meet Selena Gomez--once just a girl from Grand Prairie, Texas, who loved
to perform for her family. Her courage, drive, and empathy have been
guiding posts in her lifelong career since her beginnings on Barney &
Friends. Selena's skyrocket to fame took her from the Disney Channel to
becoming one of Time magazine's most influential people in the world
in 2020. An emblem for her generation, Selena shows that you can be
exactly who you are and follow your passions wherever they may lead you.
Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have
made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been
undeniable forces in shaping its future. If you can see it, you can be
it.