Happy Summer! This month, The Latina Book Club, has selected a sassy and cheeky memoir
that will inspire readers of all ages to dream golden dreams. Happy Reading!
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| Harper Collins |
“You win
whenever you commit to something, because you can’t experience growth without
even trying.”
“And when
you do succeed, don’t be afraid to hit reset and dare to dream again!”
--Laurie
Hernandez
“I got
this.” It was a whisper heard around the
world, one Laurie Hernandez whispered to herself as she started her routine in
Rio, where she and the other members of the Final Five went on to win Olympic
Gold.
At 16,
Laurie has achieved what most people dream of doing over the course
of their entire lifetime – she’s won Olympic Gold; danced and won Dancing With
the Stars; traveled the world; attended the Video Music Awards; and met Beyoncé! Now, we can add author to her list of
accolades.
BOOK
SUMMARY: At age five, this tiny Puerto
Rican from New Jersey fell in love with the sport and by age six Laurie
Hernandez was in gymnastics school working towards her dream. Not every kid will know at five or six or
even ten, what they want to be when they grow up, but I GOT THIS
will show them the dedication and discipline it takes to achieve one’s dreams. Laurie is very frank about what going after her
dreams of Olympic gold cost her – distance from family, broken wrists, dislocated bones, torn
ligaments, bruised everything. But she persevered and made her dreams come true. We also love the stories of her tight-knit
family, and how invaluable their support and understanding has meant to her emotionally. They are her foundation, the rock on which
all her dreams are founded. Their love
and faith in her keeps her strong and motivated.
I GOT
THIS is sassy and cheeky like Laurie herself.
It’s also funny, witty, emotional and inspiring. It’s a quick read, full of great personal stories
and facts about the world of gymnastics.
Young readers will love the cute Emoji’s preceding each chapter, after
all Laurie is the “Human Emoji” because of all the funny faces she makes during
her routines. She was also dubbed the
Baby Shakira because they are both Latinas and their hips don’t lie. Though clearly written for the young adult
market, this book will inspire readers of all ages to dream big, and when needed to hit reset and set new
dreams.
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR: Laurie Hernandez is an American gymnast, an Olympic gold medalist, and a
beloved cast member on Dancing
with the Stars. At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Laurie won silver in the
individual balance beam competition and secured gold in the team all-around
competition. Laurie is also Puerto Rican, a Met fan, and very much a Jersey girl.#
Laurie wins Gold!
Final Five
Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Laurie, Madison Kocian & Aly Raisman
Human Emoji
Kicking it Up at Dancing With The Stars!
GO LAURIE!
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