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Turning Pages: My Life Story by [Sonia Sotomayor, Lulu Delacre]

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Sonia Sotomayor

Lulu Delacre

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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time!

As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream of a future for herself in which anything was possible.

In Turning Pages, Justice Sotomayor shares that love of books with a new generation of readers, and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Accompanied by Lulu Delacre's vibrant art, this story of the Justice's life shows readers that the world is full of promise and possibility--all they need to do is turn the page.

Praise for Turning Pages:

* "A sincere and insightful autobiography that also demonstrates the power of the written word. A winning addition to libraries that serve young readers." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A personal and appealing book made to inspire." --Booklist

"A thoughtful introduction to both the power of reading and an inspiring role model." --Kirkus Reviews

"This book would be great as a read-aloud for class discussions of the Supreme Court, or United States government, or of important people in public service. It would also be good for independent reading by students interested in biographies or political figures." --School Library Connection

Reading age

4 - 8 years
Print length

40 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Lexile measure

AD1000L
Publisher

Philomel Books
Publication date

September 4, 2018
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ISBN-13

978-0525514084
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Praise for Turning Pages:

★ "A sincere and insightful autobiography that also demonstrates the power of the written word. A winning addition to libraries that serve young readers." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A personal and appealing book made to inspire." --Booklist

"A thoughtful introduction to both the power of reading and an inspiring role model." --Kirkus Reviews

"This book would be great as a read-aloud for class discussions of the Supreme Court, or United States government, or of important people in public service. It would also be good for independent reading by students interested in biographies or political figures." --School Library Connection

About the Author

Sonia Sotomayor was born in the Bronx, New York. She earned a BA from Princeton University and a JD from Yale Law School. She served as Assistant District Attorney in New York County, and then as a litigator at Pavia & Harcourt. In 1991, when President George H.W. Bush nominated her to the US District Court, Southern District of New York. In 1997, President William Jefferson Clinton nominated her to the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. President Barack Obama nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on May 26, 2009, and she assumed this role August 8, 2009, becoming the first Latina to ever hold such a high position. She is the author of My Beloved World and The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor.

Lulu Delacre (www.luludelacre.com) has been writing and illustrating children's books since 1980. Born and raised in Puerto Rico to Argentinean parents, Delacre is a three-time Pura Belpré Award honoree. Her thirty-eight titles include Arroz con Leche: Popular Songs and Rhymes from Latin America; Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos; and ¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z! Descubriendo el bosque nublado/Olinguito, from A to Z! Unveiling the Cloud Forest. Delacre has lectured internationally, served as a juror for the National Book Awards, and exhibited her work at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, among other venues. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Product details

ASIN : B07B2KXGS5
Publisher : Philomel Books (September 4, 2018)
Publication date : September 4, 2018
Language : English
File size : 53895 KB
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Print length : 40 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #172,377 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #31 in Children's Political Biographies (Kindle Store)
- #100 in Children's People of Color Biographies
- #121 in Children's Women Biographies (Kindle Store)

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lynn h

I was able to use this book in my classroom ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018

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I was able to use this book in my classroom to share with my scholars as an example of a personal narrative. I was also lucky enough to get it signed by Justice Sonia Sotomayor when she visited the school district that I teach!!

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Family of Five

Well done Justice Sotomayor!

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019

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I wanted to buy this book even if it wasn’t an awesome children’s book, because I wanted to read Sonia Sotomayor’s story to my daughter. I’m generally skeptical about famous people writing children’s books. This book exceeded my expectations.

Sonia Sotomayor’s story is told in an accessible and interesting way. So much of her story is about her love of reading, and reading balanced with a lot of real life challenges of her childhood like poverty, language acquisition, and diabetes. Alongside those challenges, her story is also rich in culture, in love, and a spirit of adventure.

My 10-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter have now read the book several times. I’m so happy about that, because I can’t think of a better role model in a kids’ biography than Sonia Sotomayor. Here are some other things I love about their reading experience:

1- They got curious and interested in the Supreme Court and wanted to learn more about the judicial branch of the United States government.

2- They both love reading, but had thought of it as a hobby. It’s really inspiring how Justice Sotomayor tells her story through her reading and achievements. My kids got to thinking a bit more expansively about reading.

3- My kids had a lot of questions about some of the challenges Justice Sotomayor faced as a child, and I was thrilled to talk more about inequities in the American education system with them in a way they could “get.”

6 people found this helpful

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Carolyn

Beautiful Book with a Terrific Message!

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2018

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I read Justice Sonia Sotomayor's autobiography "My Beloved World" when it came out several years ago and thought many of her experiences would resonate with and inpsire so many school children especially from Hispanic cultures. So I had wished that Justice Sotomayor would write her story in a book for children. I was THIRLLED when I learned she had written one and it had just been released in both English and Spanish. It is terrific as it tells how reading has been her gateway to learning about the world and helped her deal with her diabetes condition and injections and learning English as she spoke Spanish at home and was reared in the projects in Brooklin, NY. I bought both the English and Spanish version and donated to the elementary school where I volunteer as a math tutor which is 85% Hispanic with most speaking Spanish at home and are eligible for the free breakfast and lunch programs at school. Beautiful book with a terrific message! I wasn't disappointed. This book is for elementary schools but she has one for middle school as well.

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Virginia A. Ramirez

Success

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018

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It’s perfectly written for a younger audience to learn how a dedicated Supreme Court judge read her way to success.

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Diane

Not a book for a beginning reader

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019

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This is an inspirational book. However it was offered as part of the Prime Book Box for a first grade boy. It was far above my grandson’s reading level and too long for him to want it to be read to him. It wasn’t broken into convenient chapters either. I was surprised that the book was included in a first grade Prime Book Box and makes me question the Prime Book Box selections. If you are looking to purchase this book for a strong reader who could appreciate a great role model this book is a good choice.

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Widmark Jaramillo

Nunca recibí los libros

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018

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Desafortunadamente no puedo valorar los libros porque no los recibí y no se a quien hacerle el reclamo. Si ustedes pueden saber el destino final de ellos y si pueden hacérmelos llegar les agradecería.
1-Turning Pages: My Life Story
2-Los 5 lenguajes del amor para hombres
3-Los hombres son de Marte, las mujeres son de Venus

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Pete Geoffrion

Big fan of Sonya Sotomayor, but not this book!

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019

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I don’t think there was a plot. An appreciation for reading, sure, but most children’s books have something resembling a story structure. The Justice has a strong voice in her Supreme Court decisions, but this book is just not worth a read. Please, do not give this book as a gift to anyone. Autobiography can be an important window into the life of an admirable person, but this book misses the mark. I would be willing to say my family isn’t the target audience, but then again she is one of my Supreme Court justices, I want to like her book, I want my kid to like her book, I was hoping this would be a book that would cultivate my kid’s patriotism! This book will not live up to your expectations.

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Laura B.

excellent inspiring read

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018

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This is an excellent biography for the young elementary school set. Simple and clear but deeply profound and inspiring.

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