Hispanic Star: Sylvia Rivera

A 2024 Américas Award Honor Book

"This is a welcome middle-grade biography of a figure who has long been due one." - Mombian, "New LGBTQ Kids’ Books"

Meet Stonewall uprising veteran Sylvia Rivera—once just a kid from New York City. A transgender Latina, Sylvia became an influential gay liberation and trans rights activist who fought especially for transgender people of color. In the 1970s, Sylvia and her friend Marsha P. Johnson founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), a group devoted to providing services and advocacy for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Nearly two decades after her passing, Sylvia and her legacy continue to impact the LGBTQ+ rights movement and inspire marginalized queer people everywhere.

IF YOU CAN SEE IT, YOU CAN BE IT.

Read about the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have shaped our culture and the world in this gripping biography series for young readers from Claudia Romo Edelman and Hispanic Star, all available in English and Spanish!
• HISPANIC STAR: BAD BUNNY
• HISPANIC STAR: CELIA CRUZ
• HISPANIC STAR: ELLEN OCHOA
• HISPANIC STAR: PEDRO PASCAL
• HISPANIC STAR: ROBERTO CLEMENTE
• HISPANIC STAR: SELENA GOMEZ
• HISPANIC STAR: SONIA SOTOMAYOR
• HISPANIC STAR: SYLVIA RIVERA

Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future.