As a child, Sonia Sotomayor dreamed of becoming a lawyer and a judge—though she'd never met one of either, and none lived in her neighborhood. As she grew up, she didn't let hardships stand in her way. Family tree. Glossary of Spanish words. Brief history of the Supreme Court. Black-and-white photo insert.
Title alpha The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor: From the Bronx to the Supreme Court
Category Biography Middle Plus
Pages Count 352
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Sonia Sotomayor (1954- ). US Supreme Court officials and employees. Hispanic American judges. Hispanic American women. Biography. Spanish language materials.
SRC Level 9.600000
SRC Points 20.000000
Lexile 1070L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-09-03
JLG Release Date Nov 2018
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Biography Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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