{"product_id":"the-beloved-world-of-sonia-sotomayor-9781524771171","title":"The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA\u003ci\u003e NEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" Doesn't shy] away from the hard truths of Sotomayor's childhood . . .  and] discusses real-world issues like racism, privilege, and affirmative action.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiscover the inspiring life of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, in this middle-grade adaptation of her bestselling adult memoir, \u003ci\u003eMy Beloved World. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes an 8-page photo insert and a brief history of the Supreme Court\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sonia Sotomayor was just a girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream? To become a lawyer and a judge even though she'd never met one of either and none lived in her neighborhood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sonia did not let the hardships of her background--which included growing up in the rough housing projects of New York City's South Bronx, dealing with juvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons, and worrying about money--stand in her way. Always, she believed in herself. Her determination, along with guidance from generous mentors and the unwavering love of her extended Puerto Rican family, propelled her ever forward. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Eventually, all of Sonia's hard work led to her appointment as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 2009, a role that she has held ever since. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn about Justice Sotomayor's rise and her amazing work, as well as about the Supreme Court, in this fascinating memoir that shows that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2018 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"People--I add children--who live in difficult circumstances need to know that happy endings are possible.\" --Justice Sonia Sotomayor, on why she writes books (ABC News)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Yearling Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781524771171\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e196867 \/ Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 15\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sonia Sotomayor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36656555032732,"sku":"9781524771171","price":9.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_bd5caf81-36ea-42ad-bb61-0aff4e1dfb08.jpg?v=1603888418","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-beloved-world-of-sonia-sotomayor-9781524771171","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}