"Despite Latinos making up 20% of the US population, only 5% of children's books featured Latino characters. Books are among the first pieces of media that children are exposed to, and they should mirror the diverse world children live in. Visibility helps children develop a positive self-image and reinforces their sense of identity and belonging."
"This was devastating ... but looking back, it was the moment that redirected me onto the path I'm on now. I literally woke up one morning and said, you know what? I don't have a dime to do this, but I'm going to make it happen."
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