This book was a great, easy, and informational read. I think it works great in order to teach children about important icons and people in latin american history without all the long biographies of their lives. It highlights their lives as young children as well as their achievements as adults. Great read! ( )

This collection of poems are all about hispanic leaders and artists. It is vibrantly illustrated in multimedia drawings depicting the subjects and their work. Most poems would be good for all grades, some have heavier topics in them(abuse, death, etc). Would be a great way to introduce Hispanic heritage month. ( )

I read Bravo! Poems About Amazing Hispanics back in September for Hispanic Heritage Month. This brightly colored picture book contains short poem-bios of notable Hispanic figures from history (many of which I had not heard about) written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Rafael Lopez. I've enjoyed every book I've read from Engle and know her to be a notable Hispanic author of Hispanic books for kids. This was no exception, and I learned a lot from this book, and want to learn more about the people in it. Highly recommended.
Trigger warnings (that I remember): racism, discrimination, poverty, sexism, injustice. ( )

Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot – the Latinos featured in this collection come from Latin American countries and many different backgrounds. The reputations of those described in this book range from "some who were celebrated in their lifetimes but have been forgotten by history," to others who "achieved lasting fame."

“[A]mazing people who lived in geographic regions now included in the modern United States” are celebrated via beautiful biographical poetry and illustrations. Inspiring accomplishments include librarian, artist, botanist, activist, pilot, educator, and author.