{"product_id":"a-girl-named-rosita-anika-aldamuy-denise-9780062877703","title":"A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inspiring biography of the incredibly talented Rita Moreno, actor in and executive producer of Steven Speilberg's upcoming \u003cem\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An inspirational title for young elementary children. This energetic, illustrated biography honors her determined spirit with colorful exuberance.\"--School Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003cem\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/em\u003e and, finally, winning her groundbreaking Oscar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrought to life by the bold and vibrant illustrations of \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling illustrator Leo Espinosa (\u003cem\u003eIslandborn\u003c\/em\u003e), and lyrical text of Pura Belpré Honor winner Anika Aldamuy Denise (\u003cem\u003ePlanting Stories\u003c\/em\u003e), 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInformative author's note and timeline also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Spanish-language edition is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Anika Aldamuy Denise: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[Anika's] lyrical text, sprinkled like fairy dust with Spanish words, begs to be read aloud.\"--\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review \u003c\/em\u003eon \u003cem\u003ePlanting Stories\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anika Aldamuy Denise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0062877704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062877703\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e515026 \/ Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2020 pg. 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/04\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2020 - Recommended, Satisfactory","brand":"Anika Aldamuy Denise","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44055376625919,"sku":"9780062877703","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3df2e9e1-cf69-49b6-9b50-af041a9795b3.jpg?v=1685035409","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-girl-named-rosita-anika-aldamuy-denise-9780062877703","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}