A Girl Named Rosita

A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer! | Anika Aldamuy Denise

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Loved this #picturebook biography of Puerto Rican icon #RitaMoreno. It does not shy away from the racism and discrimination she faced. The illustrations by #LeoEspinosa are a perfect complement.

#Latinx #DiverseBooks

Ruthiella Rita Moreno (and Morgan Freeman) will always symbolize that your lad BBS kids show, The Electric Company, to me! 3y

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BookishMarginalia

A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer! | Anika Aldamuy Denise

I HATE West Side Story, but I LOVE #RitaMoreno!

illustrations by #LeoEspinosa #picturebook #Latinx #DiverseBooks

Lynnsoprano Curious as to your objections to WSS. It seems people either love it or hate it. I‘m lonely in the middle, always wondering what others see and hear. 3y

BookishMarginalia @Lynnsoprano I‘m Puerto Rican, so the stereotypes are galling. Plus the casting of Natalie Wood… and that America song is cringe-worthy. 3y

SamAnne @BookishMarginalia she was interviewed on Fresh Air this past week! 3y

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BookishMarginalia

A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer! | Anika Aldamuy Denise

#RitaMoreno wanted roles that reflected who she was: bold, proud, strong.

illustrations by #LeoEspinosa #picturebook #Latinx #DiverseBooks

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BookishMarginalia

A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer! | Anika Aldamuy Denise

“Why not me?” I love how expressive these illustrations by #LeoEspinosa are!

#RitaMoreno #picturebook #Latinx #DiverseBooks

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WanderingBookaneer

A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer! | Anika Aldamuy Denise

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We may hate West Side Story, but we love Rita Moreno!
This is a great picture book that does not shy away from the “ethnic” roles Latina actresses where pigeonholed into. Moreno is a remarkable woman with a long-lasting career... even when she herself apologizes for the stereotypes she portrayed.

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WanderingBookaneer

A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer! | Anika Aldamuy Denise

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