{"product_id":"the-book-of-awesome-latinas-9781963667752","title":"The Book of Awesome Latinas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A necessary and joyful correction to the historical record… More than a celebration of the past, this book fuels hope and power for generations to come.” —Katya Echazarreta, Founder of Fundación Espacial and Mexican and American electrical engineer, science communicator, and Citizen Astronaut\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Book of Awesome Latinas \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eis an inspiring collection of profiles that highlights the achievements of over 70 extraordinary Latinas and Latine femmes from the United States and Latin America.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the foremothers who blazed trails and broke barriers, to today's women warriors across a wide range of fields, including but not limited to medicine, literature, politics, civil rights, space exploration, and the arts. 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Through their courage, resilience, and steadfast determination, they will serve as powerful role models for the next generation, proving that when representation is lacking, we must be brave and bold enough to be the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt features pioneers such as Frida Kahlo, who changed the art world forever with her bold biographical portraits; Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican woman to visit the stars; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, an outspoken justice warrior and advocate; and America Ferrera, whose powerful monologue on womenhood in Barbie resonated across generations and creeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther incredible women featured are:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune Beer: \u003c\/b\u003eAn Afro-Nicaraguan naïve artist, who gained national and international acclaim for her works depicting African and feminist themes. 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