Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas who made U.S. History, Sé Audaz! Sé Valiente!: 11 Latinas que hicieron historia en los Estados Unidos is a bilingual book that highlights 11 Latinas who excelled in various fields including medicine, science, sports, art and politics. By presenting the true biographical stories of these outstanding Latinas in rhyming verses, young readers will easily follow their journey to success. Some of the women highlighted include Antonia Novello (first female Surgeon General in the U.S.), Ellen Ochoa (first Latina to go to space), Sonia Sotomayor (first Latina Supreme Court Justice,) Rita Moreno (first Latina to win an Oscar), Selena, and Pura Belpre (first Latina to incorporate and promote bilingual literacy in Public Libraries). Gr 1-3 These adorable volumes herald the great contributions of past and present Latinx icons. Each subject s accomplishments are summed up in three to five sentences in English on the recto and in Spanish on the verso. Leal s charming illustrations depict the figures as children dressed in vibrant colors, making these volumes even more kid-friendly and engaging. In Be Bold! Be Brave!, the usual suspects (Ellen Ochoa, Frida Kahlo, Pura Belpré) are featured, in addition to NPR journalist Maria Hinojosa; Antonia Novello, the first female U.S. surgeon general; and artist Judy Baca. In Fearless Trailblazers, Broadway composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, activist César Chávez, and politician Julián Castro make appearances, as do astronaut José Hernández, physicist and inventor Albert Báez, and civil rights activist Rubén Salazar. Very cute, browsable, and informative. A board book is also available for Be Bold! Be Brave! --School Library Journal As a journalist with over twenty years of professional experience in television, radio, online and other media platforms, it has always been important for me to tell stories of my community. When I looked for books to read to my children, I noticed a lack of children's publications highlighting Latina women who have greatly contributed to U.S. history. I hope this book inspires our little ones of all races and ages to pursue their passions, and provides role models for whatever career they dream of. And I hope it sparks conversations between young children and their parents about their future professional endeavors. Naibe Reynoso is a multiple-Emmy award-winning journalist with over two decades of career experience. And a board member for the prestigious Peabody Awards. Her work as a freelance reporter has been seen in CNN Espanol, France 24, Reelz Channel, and Univision, Telemundo/KWHY, Fox News Latino to name a few. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in Sociology, and a double concentration in Psychology and Chicano Studies. This is her first children's book. It was written to help inspire the next generation of little girls, and highlight Latina trailblazers. She is a mother of both a boy and girl, and lives in her native, Los Angeles, California.