{"title":"Sonia Sotomayor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the inspirational works of \u003cstrong\u003eSonia Sotomayor\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the United States. Sonia's journey from humble beginnings in the Bronx to the highest court in the nation is a testament to her perseverance, intellect, and determination. Her diverse writings reflect her life experiences and passion for justice and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works, you'll find \u003cem\u003eJust Ask!\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful children's book that encourages young readers to embrace curiosity and courage by asking questions and seeking answers. Another engaging children's book in her repertoire is \u003cem\u003eJust Shine!\u003c\/em\u003e, which uplifts and empowers young minds to recognise their unique strengths and contributions to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in learning more about Sonia's extraordinary life, \u003cem\u003eMy Beloved World\u003c\/em\u003e offers a heartfelt and honest memoir. It provides an intimate look at her early life, challenges, and the influential figures who shaped her path, inspiring readers with stories of resilience and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to understand more about Sonia Sotomayor's remarkable contributions to literature and her impact on young and adult readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-beloved-world-by-sonia-sotomayor-9780345804839","title":"My Beloved World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn instant American icon—the first Hispanic on the US Supreme Court—tells the story of her life before becoming a judge in an inspiring, surprisingly personal memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/em\u003e. A \"searching and emotionally intimate memoir\" (The New York Times) told with candour never before undertaken by a sitting Justice. This \"powerful defense of empathy\" (The Washington Post) is destined to become a classic of self-invention and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this story of human triumph that \"hums with hope and exhilaration\" (NPR), she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the story of a precarious childhood, with an alcoholic father (who would die when she was nine) and a devoted but overburdened mother, and of the refuge a little girl took from the turmoil at home with her passionately spirited paternal grandmother. But it was when she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes that the precocious Sonia recognised she must ultimately depend on herself. She would learn to give herself the insulin shots she needed to survive and soon imagined a path to a different life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith only television characters for her professional role models, and little understanding of what was involved, she determined to become a lawyer, a dream that would sustain her on an unlikely course, from valedictorian of her high school class to the highest honours at Princeton, Yale Law School, the New York County District Attorney's office, private practice, and appointment to the Federal District Court before the age of forty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way we see how she was shaped by her invaluable mentors, a failed marriage, and the modern version of extended family she has created from cherished friends and their children. Through her still-astonished eyes, America's infinite possibilities are envisioned anew in this warm and honest book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46502060294380,"sku":"9780345804839","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19e8ab050c00830fe198266634b6dc34.jpg?v=1794536165"},{"product_id":"just-ask-by-sonia-sotomayor-9780525514121","title":"Just Ask!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust Ask!\u003c\/em\u003e by Sonia Sotomayor is a #1 New York Times bestseller and a winner of the Schneider Family Book Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But just as different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eJust Ask!\u003c\/em\u003e, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with various challenges and highlights the special powers those kids possess as well. As the children work together to build a community garden, they ask questions of each other along the way, encouraging readers to do the same. When we encounter someone different from us and we're unsure why, all we need to do is just ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eJust Ask!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Addressing topics too often ignored, this picture book presents information in a direct and wonderfully child-friendly way.\" --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An affirmative, delightfully diverse overview of disabilities.\" --Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A hopeful and sunny exploration of the many things that make us unique with dynamic and vibrant illustrations that emphasise each character's unique abilities. . . A thoughtful and empathetic story of inclusion.\" --SLJ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46508605604076,"sku":"9780525514121","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2189963482375.jpg?v=1748747199"},{"product_id":"just-shine-by-sonia-sotomayor-9780593206294","title":"Just Shine!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere once was a little girl who grew up in Puerto Rico with an incredible ability – she was able to make everyone around her shine. 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