Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro

An informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America.

The story of political powerhouse twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family’s American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Juli n and Joaquin’s mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government.

The strong women in their family inspired the twins to get involved in politics. Juli n and Joaquin have been working at the local, state, and national level–as a former presidential candidate, mayor and member of President Obama’s Cabinet, and a U.S. Congressman, respectively–to make the country a better place for everyone.

Acclaimed author Monica Brown and illustrator Mirelle Ortega depict the Castros’ political and personal accomplishments in this must-read picture book biography.

Also available in a Spanish edition: Peque a habitaci n, grandes sue os.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Brown, Monica
Published: 05/04/2021
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
ISBN: 9780062985736
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 12.30h x 9.30w x 0.40d