Book
A girl named Rosita : the story of Rita Moreno : actor, singer, dancer, trailblazer! / by Anika Aldamuy Denise ; illustrated by Leo Espinosa.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062877703
- ISBN: 0062877704
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary, etc.: | "When young Rosita moved from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, she didnt know what to expectbut she knew she loved to sing and dance. Working to overcome the language barrier and bullying she experienced in a strange new country, Rita eventually made her way to Hollywood with a dream to be a star. There, she fought to be seen and heard and eventually reached the pinnacle of success, landing her iconic role in West Side Story and, finally, winning her groundbreaking Oscar. Brought to life by Leo Espinosas bold and vibrant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denises lyrical text, this gorgeous tribute to the life and career of the first Latinx person to have earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award will inspire little dreamers everywhere. Informative authors note and timeline also included."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8. HarperCollins. Grades K-1. HarperCollins. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at GRPL.
Holds
0 current holds with 3 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | jBiography Moreno, Rita (Text) | 31307024919187 | Children's Biography | Available | - |
| Seymour | jBiography Moreno, Rita (Text) | 31307024919179 | Children's Biography | Available | - |
| West Leonard | jBiography Moreno, Rita (Text) | 31307024919138 | Children's Biography | Available | - |
