Claudia Romo Edelman

Escrito por Claudia Romo Edelman y Sara E. Echenique, con ilustraciones por Manuel Gutierrez, Hispanic Star en espa ol: Roberto Clemente, forma parte de una emocionante serie de biograf as para lectores jovenes, perfecto para los fanaticos de la serie Qui n fue? Conoce al miembro del Sal n de la Fama del B isbol, Roberto Clemente, antes solo un ni o de Carolina, Puerto Rico, al que le encantaba jugar pelota en las calles de su pueblo con sus parientes y amigos. Roberto, un estelar jardinero derecho, jug dieciocho temporadas en las Grandes Ligas, pero su vida termin tr gicamente cuando el avi n que hab a alquilado para llevar auxilio a Nicaragua choc . Clemente, el primer jugador latinoamericano que ingres en el Sal n Nacional de la Fama del B isbol, allan el camino para las futuras generaciones de peloteros latinos. Hispanic Star celebra con orgullo a los h roes latinos e hispanos que han hecho grandes contribuciones a la cultura estadounidense y representan una fuerza indiscutible para labrar su futuro.

Read about "La Reina de la Salsa" in Hispanic Star: Celia Cruz, and learn the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes that have shaped our culture and the world in this gripping biography series for young readers, perfect for fans of the Who Was series. If you can see it, you can be it. Meet the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz--once just a girl from Havana, Cuba, who loved to sing. Her soulful voice, compelling charm, and unstoppable determination led to her meteoric rise to fame, opening the door for Latinx performers everywhere. Her booming career took her from the Sonora Matancera to the Fania All-Stars, with the rising popularity of salsa, a genre born of Afro-Cuban musical stylings. Six decades and more than seventy albums later, Celia's influence still has an undeniable hold on today's music. 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.

Read about Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente in Hispanic Star: Roberto Clemente, and learn the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes that have shaped our culture and the world in this gripping biography series for young readers, perfect for fans of the Who Was series. If you can see it, you can be it. Meet Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, once just a kid from Carolina, Puerto Rico, who loved to play baseball on the streets of his hometown with friends and family. As a right fielder, Roberto played eighteen seasons with Major League Baseball, but his life was tragically cut short when a plane he chartered to bring earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua crashed. The first Latin American player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Clemente paved the way for generations of Latinx athletes. 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.

Read about "La Reina de la Salsa" in Hispanic Star: Celia Cruz, and learn the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes that have shaped our culture and the world in this gripping biography series for young readers, perfect for fans of the Who Was series. If you can see it, you can be it. Meet the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz--once just a girl from Havana, Cuba, who loved to sing. Her soulful voice, compelling charm, and unstoppable determination led to her meteoric rise to fame, opening the door for Latinx performers everywhere. Her booming career took her from the Sonora Matancera to the Fania All-Stars, with the rising popularity of salsa, a genre born of Afro-Cuban musical stylings. Six decades and more than seventy albums later, Celia's influence still has an undeniable hold on today's music. 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.

Escrito por Claudia Romo Edelman y William Alexander, con ilustraciones por Alexandra Beguez, Hispanic Star en espa ol: Celia Cruz, forma parte de una emocionante serie de biograf as para lectores jovenes, perfecto para los fanaticos de la serie Qui n fue? Conoce a la Reina de la Salsa, Celia Cruz, antes solo una ni a de La Habana, Cuba, que amaba cantar. Su voz conmovedora, su encanto irresistible y su voluntad de hierro le permitieron alcanzar la fama de forma mete rica, abri ndoles as las puertas a artistas latinos en el mundo entero. Su espectacular carrera la llev de la Sonora Matancera a la Fania All-Stars con la creciente popularidad de la salsa, un g nero nacido de los estilos musicales afrocubanos. Seis d cadas y m s de setenta discos despu s, la influencia de Celia sigue vigente en la m sica de hoy. Hispanic Star celebra con orgullo a los h roes latinos e hispanos que han hecho grandes contribuciones a la cultura estadounidense y representan una fuerza indiscutible para labrar su futuro.

Read about Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente in Hispanic Star: Roberto Clemente, and learn the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes that have shaped our culture and the world in this gripping biography series for young readers, perfect for fans of the Who Was series. If you can see it, you can be it. Meet Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, once just a kid from Carolina, Puerto Rico, who loved to play baseball on the streets of his hometown with friends and family. As a right fielder, Roberto played eighteen seasons with Major League Baseball, but his life was tragically cut short when a plane he chartered to bring earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua crashed. The first Latin American player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Clemente paved the way for generations of Latinx athletes. 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.

It is our hope that you savor each story. Learn from them. Share them. Reach out to the people who make up these pages.In your own life, remember to help those you can. Be a mentor. A role model. A leader. We are powering the progress of the United States, and we will find our seats at the table. But we will do it faster and better together. There are Hispanic Stars rising everywhere. -Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder, We Are All HumanHispanics are 100% Hispanic and 100% American. They believe in the American dream and are incredible contributors to the country. According to the 2020 Census, US Hispanics grew by 23%, they represent 40% of workforce growth and an astounding 74% of new workers in the United States are Hispanic, their buying power is $2.6 trillion dollars - and the list goes on Yet, they are often invisible, negatively portrayed, seen as takers. Hispanics contribute so much to the US, and it is time for others to recognize this reality.Hispanic Stars Rising: Volume II shares stories of the experiences, challenges, and successes of Hispanic Stars nationwide. It showcases the diverse backgrounds, obstacles and contributions made by this strong and resilient population nationwide and shines a light on the beauty of this fundamental American community.