New Children’s Book Spotlights 11 Latinos who Made U.S. History- Offers FREE online resources to parents during COVID-19 pandemic

Con Todo Press is set to launch its new children’s illustrated book,  Fearless Trailblazers: 11 Latinos Who Made U.S. History on Cesar Chavez day, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, honoring what would have been the farmworker labor union leader’s 93rd birthday. Fearless Trailblazers is a bilingual book written by Naibe Reynoso, a multi-Emmy award-winning journalist, and illustrated by Venezuelan artist Jone Leal. 

In conjunction with the book release, Con Todo Press is offering FREE resources to parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. On www.contodopress.com parents can download FREE sheets that can be coloring pages for younger children, and history lessons for kids that are in 2-3rd grade, among other educational lessons.

Latino pioneers profiled in Fearless Trailblazers include Astronaut Jose Hernandez, Musical Icon Carlos Santana, Playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, Scientist Albert Baez, Baseball great Fernando Valenzuela, Civil Rights Leader Cesar Chavez, Fashion Guru Oscar de la Renta, Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, Pioneer Journalist/Civil Rights Activist, Ruben Salazar, Actor Ricardo Montalban, and Politician Julian Castro (former mayor of San Antonio TX). Recommended for children ages 5-9, grades K-5th. 

“Con Todo Press aims to act as a mirror reflecting who we are collectively as Latinos in America,” declared author Reynoso,” adding “our contributions are an important part of the fabric of the United States, and it is important that our children hear those stories, especially in these divisive times.”  

Fearless Trailblazers follows Con Todo Press’s first book, Be Bold! Be Brave! that highlights 11 women who made U.S. history for their tremendous contributions to a variety of American industries. The book is available on Amazon, specialty shops and on www.contodorpess.com

About the Author: Naibe Reynoso is a multiple-Emmy award-winning journalist and board member of the prestigious Peabody Awards.  She graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Sociology and a concentration in Psychology & Chicano Studios. 

*Author available for interviews (SKYPE, ZOOM, PHONE)