Nuestra América highlights the inspiring stories of thirty Latina/o/xs throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. The stories in this book cover each figure's cultural background, childhood, and the challenges and opportunities they met in pursuit of their goals.

Includes glossary of terms and reading guide.

Sylvia Acevedo -- Luis Walter Álvarez -- Pura Belpré -- Martha E. Bernal -- Julia de Burgos -- César Chávez -- Sandra Cisneros -- Roberto Clemente -- Celia Cruz -- Olga Custodio -- Jaime Escalante -- Macario García -- Emma González -- Laurie Hernndez -- Juan Felipe Herrera -- Dolores Huerta -- Óscar de la Renta -- Jennifer Lopez -- Xiuhtezcatl Martínez -- Sylvia Méndez -- Lin-Manuel Miranda -- C. David Molina -- Rita Moreno -- Ellen Ochoa -- Jorge Ramos -- Sylvia Rivera -- María Elena Salinas -- Sonia Sotomayor -- Dara Torres -- Robert Unanue -- Reading guide.