Hispanic Star: Sylvia Rivera

Claudia Romo Edelman

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A 2024 Américas Award Honor Book

"This is a welcome middle-grade biography of a figure who has long been due one." - Mombian, "New LGBTQ Kids' Books"

Meet Stonewall uprising veteran Sylvia Rivera--once just a kid from New York City. A transgender Latina, Sylvia became an influential gay liberation and trans rights activist who fought especially for transgender people of color. In the 1970s, Sylvia and her friend Marsha P. Johnson founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), a group devoted to providing services and advocacy for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Nearly two decades after her passing, Sylvia and her legacy continue to impact the LGBTQ+ rights movement and inspire marginalized queer people everywhere.

IF YOU CAN SEE IT, YOU CAN BE IT.

Read about the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have shaped our culture and the world in this gripping biography series for young readers from Claudia Romo Edelman and Hispanic Star, all available in English and Spanish!
- HISPANIC STAR: BAD BUNNY
- HISPANIC STAR: CELIA CRUZ
- HISPANIC STAR: ELLEN OCHOA
- HISPANIC STAR: PEDRO PASCAL
- HISPANIC STAR: ROBERTO CLEMENTE
- HISPANIC STAR: SELENA GOMEZ
- HISPANIC STAR: SONIA SOTOMAYOR
- HISPANIC STAR: SYLVIA RIVERA

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.

Book Details

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Publish Date: May 16th, 2023
Pages: 128
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.03in - 5.57in - 0.36in - 0.26lb
EAN: 9781250828149
Recommended age: 08-12
Categories: • Biography & Autobiography - Cultural & Regional• Places - Caribbean & Latin America• Hispanic & Latino

About the Author

Edelman, Claudia Romo: - Claudia Romo Edelman is the founder of the We Are All Human Foundation and Hispanic Star and has worked for twenty-five years with internationally recognized institutions, including the United Nations, the Global Fund, the World Economic Forum, and UNICEF. She's led some of the most successful global campaigns in the last decade, including Product (RED), the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals in collaboration with the United Nations, the creation of the SDG Lions, and the rebranding of the UN Refugee Agency.

Praise for this book

"This is a welcome middle-grade biography of a figure who has long been due one." - Mombian

PRAISE FOR THE HISPANIC STAR SERIES
Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez
"Discussions of Gomez's physical and mental illness are refreshingly frank and empathetic. . . A story of passion and perseverance that will inspire the star's fans and newcomers alike." - Kirkus

Hispanic Star: Celia Cruz
A Kirkus Best of the Year books for Middle Grade selection

"A must-purchase for all nonfiction shelves. Browsable and report-ready, this series debut brings the sweet story of la Reina de la Salsa to life. ¡Azúúúcar!" - School Library Journal, starred review

"Engaging illustrations and informative sidebars further enrich the heartfelt informational text. . . A compelling look at the radiant life of La Reina de la Salsa." - Kirkus, starred review

Hispanic Star en español: Celia Cruz
"An excellent addition to Spanish-language biography collections for youth, focusing on a legendary figure of music who impacted not only Latin America, but the world as well." - School Library Journal

Hispanic Star: Roberto Clemente
A Junior Library Guild Selection

"A sense of warmth and pride radiates through this telling, and even non-sports fans will be drawn in. . . Well-crafted and accessible." - School Library Journal, starred review

"Highlighted issues of racism [add] context to his times and luster to his achievements." - Kirkus