Hispanic Star: Pedro Pascal - by Claudia Romo Edelman & Karla Arenas Valenti

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Read about beloved Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal in the latest installment of Hispanic Star's series of engaging, illustrated biographies for young readers published in English and Spanish.

Meet award-winning actor Pedro Pascal--once just an imaginative kid obsessed with movies. Born in Chile, Pedro spent his early years in San Antonio, Texas, where his family found asylum during the years of the Pinochet dictatorship. Fueled by the passion for cinema and theater that his parents encouraged early on, Pedro would attend NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and immerse himself into reading screenplays and watching classic movies. Pedro Pascal would eventually become a household name, best known for his roles on Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us.

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. If you can see it, you can be it.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE HISPANIC STAR SERIES
Hispanic Star: Sonia Sotomayor and Hispanic Star: Ellen Ochoa
"With plenty of white space and illustrations sprinkled throughout, these titles are accessible for young researchers...The books end with "Did you know" sections that share cool facts and relevant web links. This series continues to impress." - School Library Journal

Hispanic Star: Roberto Clemente
A Junior Library Guild Selection
★ "A sense of warmth and pride radiates through this telling, and even non-sports fans will be drawn in. . . Well-crafted and accessible." - School Library Journal, starred review
"Highlighted issues of racism [add] context to his times and luster to his achievements." - Kirkus

Hispanic Star: Celia Cruz
A Kirkus Best of the Year books for Middle Grade selection
A Teacher & Librarian FAVORITES 3rd-5th Grade selection
★ "A lyrical, informative chapter book biography of Celia Cruz, the Queen of -Salsa. . . A must-purchase for all nonfiction shelves. Browsable and report-ready, this series debut brings the sweet story of la Reina de la Salsa to life. ¡Azúúúcar!" - School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Engaging illustrations and informative sidebars further enrich the heartfelt informational text. Positive affirmations are sprinkled throughout the book; readers will come away inspired to follow Celia's positive example. . . A compelling look at the radiant life of La Reina de la Salsa." - Kirkus, starred review

Hispanic Star en español: Celia Cruz
"An excellent addition to Spanish-language biography collections for youth, focusing on a legendary figure of music who impacted not only Latin America, but the world as well." - School Library Journal

Hispanic Star: Sylvia Rivera and Hispanic Star en español: Sylvia Rivera
A 2024 Américas Award Honor for Children's and Young Adult Literature
Mombian's New LGBTQ Kids' Books roundup

Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez
"Discussions of Gomez's physical and mental illness are refreshingly frank and empathetic. . . A story of passion and perseverance that will inspire the star's fans and newcomers alike." - Kirkus

About the Author

CLAUDIA ROMO EDELMAN is the founder of the We Are All Human Foundation and Hispanic Star and has worked for twenty-five years with internationally recognized institutions, including the United Nations, the Global Fund, the World Economic Forum, and UNICEF. She's led some of the most successful global campaigns in the last decade, including Product (RED), the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals in collaboration with the United Nations, the creation of the SDG Lions, and the rebranding of the UN Refugee Agency.

KARLA ARENAS VALENTI is the Pura Belpre Award-winning author of Lola, and the best-selling and critically-acclaimed author of Lotería, the exciting Legendarios chapter book series, and various picture books. She is also the co-author of Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez. Karla's stories are heavily influenced by her Mexican heritage and layered with ideas and concepts she's picked up in her many travels around the world. Karla currently resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband and three kids, two cats, and hundreds of books.