Bibliograph

Small room, big dreams, the journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro, written by Monica Brown ; illustrated by Mirelle Ortega

Type

Label

Small room, big dreams, the journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro, written by Monica Brown ; illustrated by Mirelle Ortega

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Small room, big dreams

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1247383144

Responsibility statement

written by Monica Brown ; illustrated by Mirelle Ortega

Sub title

the journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro

Summary

"The story of political powerhouse twins Julián 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, Julián 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. Julián 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."--, Publisher's description

Target audience

primary

Contributor