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Hopeful Heroes: More Poems About Amazing Latinos

Margarita Engle

This collection presents poems about Latino figures from varied backgrounds across Latin American history. Its subjects include activists, artists, athletes, scientists, and political leaders from the early 1500s to the present. Among those profiled are Anacaona, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Gabriela Mistral, Pelé, and Rigoberta Menchú Tum. Short biographies appear in the back matter, alongside colorful watercolor illustrations.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Activism · Cultural Heritage · History · Poetry
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Godwin Books
Published
September 2, 2025
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9781250313942
Language
English
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