Sonia Sotomayor
First Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court Justice
From the Series Gateway Biographies
When President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States, the country celebrated. Not only would the Supreme Court welcome its third woman justice but also its first Hispanic member. Many Americans saw the appointment of the first Hispanic justice as an important step in the civil rights movement.
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Reviews
Booklist
“Simply and attractively designed, the book is illustrated with color snapshots and posed photos of Sotomayor, her family, the schools she attended, and other people and places mentioned in the text. . . . A good starting place for young people curious about Justice Sotomayor.”
—Booklist
School Library Journal
“Well organized and straightforward, this biography is appealing with its bright photographs and bold, easy-to-read font. . . . An informative, interesting, and, most of all, inspiring read.”
—School Library Journal