**Read about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, one of the the most
groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes that have shaped our
culture and the world, in this gripping biography written by Claudia
Romo Edelman and Nathalie Alonso, with black-and-white illustrations by
Alexandra Beguez, perfect for fans of the Who Was and She Persisted
series.
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Meet Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, once just a girl growing up
in The Bronx, New York, with her brother and Puerto Rican-born parents.
From a young age, her mother emphasized the value of education. Sonia
would eventually graduate summa cum laude from Princeton University,
receive a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, and later begin working as
an assistant district attorney for New York County. Throughout her
decades-long career, Sonia Sotomayor has been driven by her commitment
to justice, inspiring young people to follow their dreams and strive to
make them reality.
Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have
made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been an
undeniable force in shaping its future. If you can see it, you can be
it.