Bold, Brilliant, and Latine: Meet 52 Latine and Hispanic Heroes from Past and Present

Bold, Brilliant, and Latine is the next book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series See Yourself in Their Stories, which has sold more than 185,000 copies worldwide! Young Latine and Hispanic children can see themselves reflected in 52 amazing heroes from the past and present, whom everyone can look up to. Featuring incredible icons like:

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Politician, the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress
• Lionel Messi - Superstar soccer player
• Sonia Sotomayor - US Supreme Court Justice
• Frida Kahlo - Iconic artist
• Cesar Chavez - Activist and labor leader
• Ellen Ochoa - First Latina astronaut in space
• Lin-Manuel Miranda - Actor, composer, creator of Broadway musicals

Kids will be inspired by these stories and others, from sporting legends to fashion icons, political leaders to fearless changemakers, as well as renowned writers, musicians, artists, scientists, and more. These heroes' lives are vividly recounted by queer award-winning Dominican and Puerto Rican storyteller Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and brought to life by Argentinian illustrator Sol Cotti.

A heartwarming and empowering book for Latine and Hispanic children and families, this anthology is also ideal for homeschoolers and educators looking to diversify their perspectives through Latine and Hispanic history and achievements, with one new figure to explore each week of the year.

Proud, talented, and boundless, these extraordinary men and women will inspire readers of all backgrounds to chase their dreams...whatever they may be.

Also available from the series: Young, Gifted, and Black; Young, Gifted, and Black Too; Baby Young, Gifted, and Black; and Shining Bright, Shining Black.

Author: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Published: 09/02/2025
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780711294363
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Foreword 06/22/2025
School Library Journal 06/27/2025 pg. 1

About the Author

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller. Her ability to weave compelling stories has opened many doors for her as an author and speaker. She is also a mother and community organizer. During the day, she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts her writer's hat on to craft heartfelt stories about home, family, food, and the fun places she has been. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, with her partner and daughter. She is the author of Plátanos Are Love, The Bronx Is My Home, and Gloriana Presente: A First Day of School Book.

Sol Cotti is a Latina illustrator from Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she graduated in Communications and Advertising. ​With a focus on advertising and editorial projects, she likes to tell fresh visual stories through a bright color palette, using a bold, simple and loose style mixing linework, subtle textures and organic shapes. Gender, women empowerment, diversity in all its ways, and everyday situations inspire her to create diverse characters and energetic compositions full of movement. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration and Communication Arts.