A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!

Pura Belpré Honor winner Anika Aldamuy Denise and New York Times bestselling illustrator Leo Espinosa chronicle the life of Rita Moreno, a Puerto Rican superstar celebrated for her Oscar-winning performance in West Side Story. From her early days in Puerto Rico to overcoming challenges in the United States and achieving Hollywood success, this picture book biography, adorned with vibrant illustrations and lyrical text, captures the essence of Moreno's groundbreaking achievements in film and her status as the first Latinx person to earn an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award. The book includes an informative author’s note and timeline, and is also available in a Spanish-language edition.