The beloved world of Sonia Sotomayor / written by Sonia Sotomayor
- Author:
- Sotomayor, Sonia, 1954-
- Published:
- New York : Yearling, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, 2019.
- Edition:
- First Yearling edition.
- Physical Description:
- 343 pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Summary:
- Sonia Sotomayor was just a girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream? To become a lawyer and a judge even though she'd never met one of either and none lived in her neighborhood. Sonia did not let the hardships of her background--which included growing up in the rough housing projects of New York City's South Bronx, dealing with juvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons, and worrying about money--stand in her way. Always, she believed in herself. Her determination, along with guidance from generous mentors and the unwavering love of her extended Puerto Rican family, propelled her ever forward. Eventually, all of Sonia's hard work led to her appointment as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 2009, a role that she has held ever since. Learn about Justice Sotomayor's rise and her amazing work, as well as about the Supreme Court, in this fascinating memoir that shows that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true.
- Subject(s):
- Sotomayor, Sonia, 1954-
- United States. Supreme Court—Officials and employees—Biography—Juvenile literature
- United States. Supreme Court
- Hispanic American judges—Biography—Juvenile literature
- Hispanic American women—Biography—Juvenile literature
- Judges—United States—Biography—Juvenile literature
- Employees
- Hispanic American judges
- Hispanic American women
- Judges
- United States
- Genre(s):
- ISBN:
- 9781524771171 (paperback)
1524771171 - Note:
- Originally published in hardcover in the United States by Delacorte Press in 2018.
Includes a glossary of Spanish words.
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