First published 2018
Young Sonia Sotomayor discovers that books become her closest companions. She turns to reading to stay connected with family members in New York and Puerto Rico. Books help her navigate the challenges of managing diabetes and grieving her father's death. Through stories, she explores mysteries about the world around her and begins to envision unlimited possibilities for her future. Sonia finds that books serve as mirrors reflecting her experiences, maps guiding her journey, friends offering comfort, and teachers sharing wisdom. Each page she turns opens new doors to understanding and dreaming. Lulu Delacre's colorful illustrations bring Sonia's story to life as she grows from a curious young reader into someone who would eventually become the first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court. The memoir shows how literature shaped her path and gave her tools to overcome obstacles while nurturing her ambitions.
Genres: family-life, autobiography, memoir, biography-memoir, childrens, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-growth
Setting: New York, Puerto Rico
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
40 pages · Hardcover · Philomel Books
Content warnings: mental-illness