Hopeful Heroes: More Poems about Amazing Latinos

In this companion to Bravo!, Margarita Engle’s beautiful poetry introduces young readers to lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have all shown tremendous resilience.

Prepare to be inspired by this empowering collection of poetry that tells a larger story about fortitude and community across Hispanic history. From environmental activists such as Christina Figueres to record breaking athletes like Pelé, each role model featured is a legend in their own right. There’s no better time to champion the accomplishments of this remarkable group of unsung heroes from all across Latin America!

Those profiled in this collection include Anacaona, Mart­n de la Cruz and Juan Badiano, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Micaela Bastidas Puyucahua, Sim³n Bol­var, Mariana Grajales Cuello, Ana Roqué de Duprey, Julio Garavito Armero, Ram³n Fonst Segundo, Christiana Figueres, Juano Hern¡ndez, Gabriela Mistral, Mart­n Chambi de Coaza, Marina Nº±ez del Prado, Noé Canjura, Nicol¡s Garc­a Uriburu, Pelé, and Rigoberta Menchº Tum.