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mallen8509's review against another edition
5.0
Rita Moreno is a well known actor, singer and dancer, but my students know her as the cool lady on YouTube that reads I Need My Monster.
They were so excited when I told them that's who the book is about.
In A Girl Named Rosita, we learn all about how the actress formally known as Rosita becomes Rita Moreno.
They were so excited when I told them that's who the book is about.
In A Girl Named Rosita, we learn all about how the actress formally known as Rosita becomes Rita Moreno.
shanyreader's review against another edition
5.0
I was so excited to read this book! Ever since I was exposed to West Side Story in high school, I've loved Rita Moreno's Anita, and I've taught West Side Story to my own high school students at every opportunity. My students are English Language Learners, and the majority are Latinos themselves, so I was searching for a book that would make a great tie-in with my West Side Story unit. This book tells the story of Rosita (Rita) leaving Puerto Rico for America, dealing with racism, overcoming obstacles to reach her dreams, and eventually, landing the role of Anita. The illustrations are GORGEOUS, and I am so excited to read this to my students the next time I teach West Side Story. As a Boriqua, I love the representation! :D
sammieelynn's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
Picture book biography. Don't miss the backmatter timeline & author's note - there is an emphasis on the problematic portrayals offered to Rita Moreno as an actress in Hollywood and how that impacted her and her career.
*Edited to add: Having read some valid critiques of this book, I can see some hesitation with using it. I am still contemplating.
*Edited to add: Having read some valid critiques of this book, I can see some hesitation with using it. I am still contemplating.
angkunkel's review against another edition
5.0
Readers who loved Planting Stories, Anika Aldamuy Denise's picture book biography of Pura Belpré, will want to talk a look at A Girl Named Rosita as well. This picture book biography of Rita Moreno is equally lyrical, and lush illustrations by Leo Espinosa capture the drama of Moreno's life. Children who love performance and dance will be drawn to her story, and readers of all backgrounds will learn more about how Puerto Ricans face prejudice when emigrating to the continental United States. Highly recommended for library collections.
sunflowerjess's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Like many others of my generation, I knew of Rita Moreno, but didn't really see her and therefore fall in love with her until the remake of One Day at a Time. I had no idea her life story was so incredible. She endured much heartbreak and broke through innumerable barriers in her life and career. I have unending respect for her and her work, and believe hers is an important story to know.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
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.
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.