Traces the life of the Supreme Court justice, from her childhood growing up in the Bronx to her achivements as a lawyer and judge, and her nomination to the Supreme Court.
When President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States, the country celebrated.
" --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.
The truly inspiring story of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every struggle in life into a triumph.
A biography of the first Puerto Rican and third woman Supreme Court justice describes her life, career, and accomplishments.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018! "People--I add children--who live in difficult circumstances need to know that happy endings are possible." --Justice Sonia Sotomayor, on why she writes books (ABC News)
Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx.
Examining her reputation as a tough but fair jurist, the book explores the influence of these years which, at the time of her appointment, established her as the only Supreme Court justice with experience as a trial judge.
In this story of human triumph that “hums with hope and exhilaration” (NPR), she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination ...
And this is not just a tale about breaking barriers as a Puerto Rican. It's about breaking barriers as a justice.
35. Thomas, Paths Diverge at Race,” New York Times, June 7, 2009. www.nytimes.com/2009/06/07/us/politics/07affirm .html?pagewanted=print. Quoted in Evan Thomas, Stuart Taylor Jr., and Brian No, “Meet the Sotomayors,” Newsweek, July 20, ...