Latin Americans Who Inspire Us - Wolf, Analiza Quiroz; Wolf, Bryson Quiroz
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This is the third book in the series, Americans Who Inspire Us, following Native Americans Who Inspire Us and Asian Americans Who Inspire Us, which was named to the Gold House Book List 2021. This beautifully illustrated book vividly portrays the lives of notable individuals such as National Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, prima ballerina Evelyn Cisneros, Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, activist Dolores Huerta, and astronaut Ellen Ochoa, among others! Within these stories, readers will encounter heroes, role models, and ordinary individuals who accomplished extraordinary feats.…mehr

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This is the third book in the series, Americans Who Inspire Us, following Native Americans Who Inspire Us and Asian Americans Who Inspire Us, which was named to the Gold House Book List 2021. This beautifully illustrated book vividly portrays the lives of notable individuals such as National Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, prima ballerina Evelyn Cisneros, Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, activist Dolores Huerta, and astronaut Ellen Ochoa, among others! Within these stories, readers will encounter heroes, role models, and ordinary individuals who accomplished extraordinary feats. Whether they were setting Olympic records, providing education to millions globally, or advocating for the rights of others, these Latin Americans made a difference in our country and in our world. Showcasing the talent and contributions of Latin American leaders from across the United States, readers of all backgrounds will be inspired to explore their own potential. These brave, resilient, gifted, and diverse men and women have created a legacy of exceptional accomplishments that will motivate future generations to pursue their hopes and dreams. Others featured: Isabel Allende, Judith Baca, Oscar de la Renta, Jaime Escalante, America Ferrara, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mario Molina, Antonia Novello, Sonia Sotomayor, Dara Torres, and Luis von Ahn.
Autorenporträt
Analiza Quiroz Wolf is the founder of Women of Color Rise, a firm dedicated to helping women of color get a seat at the table. As an executive coach, facilitator, and keynote speaker, she has worked with hundreds of senior executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and nonprofits. She has also consulted with organizations on diversity, equity, and inclusion projects.Prior to founding Women of Color Rise, Analiza served as the CEO of a charter network in New York City. She started her career as a captain in the US Air Force and was also a brand manager at a Fortune 200 company.Analiza graduated with her BA and BS from Stanford University, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, and Master of Educational Leadership from the Broad Center (now at Yale). A Fulbright Scholar and Pahara Fellow, Analiza is also an acclaimed author with books including: Balikbayan: A Filipino Homecoming, Native Americans Who Inspire Us, Latin Americans Who Inspire Us, and Asian Americans Who Inspire Us, which was named to the Gold House Book List. Analiza leads women's leadership programs and a podcast for women leaders of color called Women of Color Rise. Analiza enjoys languages and speaks Tagalog, Chinese, and Spanish. She also enjoys adventures and has climbed Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro, ran 13 marathons, scuba dived with sharks, and wrestled with alligators. She, her husband, and two kids live in New York City and enjoy rock climbing and skiing together.To learn more about Analiza and Women of Color Rise, please visit www.analizawolf.com.