{"product_id":"the-beloved-world-of-sonia-sotomayor-paperback","title":"The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSonia Sotomayor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonia Sotomayor\u003c\/b\u003e graduated \u003ci\u003esumma cum laude\u003c\/i\u003e from Princeton University and from Yale Law School. She worked as an assistant district attorney in New York and then at the law firm of Pavia \u0026amp; Harcourt. She served as a judge of the US District Court, Southern District of New York, from 1992 to 1998, and from 1998 to 2009 she served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In May 2009, President Barack Obama nominated her as an associate justice of the Supreme Court; she assumed this role on August 8, 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460498079922,"sku":"9781524771171","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/90f92c2b7786cbd24391d1194060c315.webp?v=1778922575","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-beloved-world-of-sonia-sotomayor-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}