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The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer! Anika Aldamuy Denise & Leo Espinosa Hardcover JUVENILE NONFICTION/Biography & Autobiography / Cultural & Regional 40 pages full color illustrations 11 in H | 8.5 in W | 1 lb Wt "An inspirational title for young elementary children. This energetic, illustrated biography honors her determined spirit with colorful exuberance."—School Library Journal (starred review) When young Rosita moved from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, she didn’t know what to expect—but she knew she loved to sing and dance. Working to overcome the language barrier and bullying she experienced in a strange new country, Rita eventually made her way to Hollywood with a dream to be a star. There, she fought to be seen and heard and eventually reached the pinnacle of success, landing her iconic role in West Side Story and, finally, winning her groundbreaking Oscar. Brought to life by the bold and vibrant illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Leo Espinosa (Islandborn), and lyrical text of Pura Belpré Honor winner Anika Aldamuy Denise (Planting Stories), this gorgeous tribute to the life and career of the first Latinx person to have earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award will inspire little dreamers everywhere. Informative author’s note and timeline also included. A Spanish-language edition is also available. Praise for Anika Aldamuy Denise: “[Anika’s] lyrical text, sprinkled like fairy dust with Spanish words, begs to be read aloud.”—New York Times Book Review on Planting Stories GORGEOUS ARTWORK New York Times bestselling and Pura Belpré Honor–winning illustrator Leo Espinosa illuminates Rita’s inspiring life with his art that appeals to the masses. INSPIRATIONAL IMMIGRANT STORY Rita Moreno came to mainland America from Puerto Rico and overcame many obstacles to make it to the silver screen and beyond. OWN VOICES Both Anika and Leo are incredibly talented Latinx creators who are honored to share this living legend’s story with young readers. BACK MATTER FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS Includes an author's note and timeline that give context to Rita's achievements. INSPIRING ICON - Rita Moreno has won all four of the most prestigious show business awards: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. She is also the first Latinx person to have received an Oscar. - Received the Peabody Career Achievement Award at the 78th Peabody Awards for her many contributions to entertainment and media, making her the third person and first Latina to attain rare PEGOT status. - Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004 for her lifetime achievements to the arts. - Received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 43rd Annual Gracie Awards. Presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the Gracie Awards honor outstanding individual achievements and programming by, for, and about women.