Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Girl Named Rosita, A: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!
Anika Aldamuy Denise
Illustrator: Leo Espinosa
Ages: 6+
Published: 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins/Harper
ISBN: 978-0-06-287770-3
Keywords: Puerto Rico, theater, star, dance, racism, struggle, Picture book for Older readers
Determined Puerto Rican Rosita becomes the talented star, Rita Moreno, breaking barriers for LatinX women. Vibrant illustrations showcase the star in action. Author's note, timeline.