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A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!

Anika Aldamuy Denise

This biography follows a determined young Puerto Rican girl who became the performer Rita Moreno. Her story traces her path as she broke barriers for Latinx women in performance. Vibrant illustrations show Moreno in action, while an author’s note and timeline provide additional material about her life. The book focuses on the journey from Rosita’s early determination to Rita Moreno’s work as a talented performer and her place as a barrier-breaking Latina woman.

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Book details

ATOS Book Level
3.7
AR Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
962
Themes
Cultural Heritage · Dance And Movement · Identity · Resilience
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
November 3, 2020
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780062877703
Language
English
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