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Sí, se puede, the Latino heroes who changed the United States, Julio Anta ; illustrated by Yasmín Flores Montañez ; foreword by Congressman Joaquin Castro

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Julio Anta ; illustrated by Yasmín Flores Montañez ; foreword by Congressman Joaquin Castro

the Latino heroes who changed the United States

From community activism to the halls of government, pop-culture, arts, and beyond, Latinos have shaped every aspect of American life. Nevertheless, these significant figures and their contributions are often left out of our textbooks. Sí, Se Puede, named after the "Yes, We Can" motto of the United Farm Workers, brings Latino history in the U.S. to the forefront. The book follows a group of Hispanic-Americans as they embark on an interactive museum tour to meet Latino heroes they may not have learned about in school. The high tech, immersive exhibit allows the tour group to virtually travel through time, visiting the Hispanic Union soldiers of the Civil War; marching with César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the farmworkers struggle; going to space with Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina to leave Earth's atmosphere; meeting the youngest woman to ever serve in Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; and more. This ensemble of unlikely friends discover the rich history of Latinos in the United States, and gain new insights into their own American experiences

A diverse and unique history -- The Latino Union soliders of the Civil War -- César Chávez and Dolores Huetra -- Roberto Clemente -- Latino scientists -- The Latin explosion -- Modern-day trailblazers -- Additional resources -- About the author -- Index