Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julian and Joaquin Castro

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An informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Julin and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of poli tical powerhouse twins Julin and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the familys American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Julin and Joaquins mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government. The strong women in their family inspired the twins to get involved in politics. Julin and Joaquin have been working at the local, state, and national levelas a former presidential candidate, mayor and member of President Obamas Cabinet, and a U.S. Congressman, respectivelyto make the country a better place for everyone. Acclaimed author Monica Brown and illustrator Mirelle Ortega depict the Castros political and personal accomplishments in this must-read picture book biography. Also available in a Spanish edition: Pequea habitacin, grandes sueos. Show more