Today's Inspired Young Latina Vol. 2
A book by Jacqueline S. Ruiz and Alexandria Rios Taylor. Preface by Argelia Atilano.
Inspired by the wildly successful and internationally acclaimed Today’s Inspired Latina series, Today’s Inspired Young Latina offers a compelling, hopeful collection of personal stories from the new generation that will activate your passion, wherever you are in life. With wisdom beyond their years, these young authors show us that age is no obstacle for overcoming adversity and reaching for dreams. Their stories will encourage people ages 8 to 80 to stay strong, live wisely, and always pursue their heart’s desire.
The Contributing Authors:
Sandra Lopez
“Stay true to yourself and have the courage to grow into who you really are, not who others think you should be.”
Araceli DeLeon-Mendez
“Be proud of your decisions and the experiences that you will encounter.”
Aline Lamadrid
“Loving yourself is the answer.”
Kateryn Ferreira
“Remember, everything looks impossible until it is done.”
Brenda Hernandez
“Whatever you are the ‘first’ to do, you are not alone.”
Cindy Falla- Aguado
“Trust in Him. His plan and timing are perfect.”
Claudia Georgina Martinez
“There is always a lesson or something to gain from hardship.”
Crystal Alina Prusek
“I have to be my own biggest advocate.”
Cristina Ramirez
“Traumatic events change you, but you decide which way it will define you.”
Janine Arriola
“Faith replaced fear.”
Jessica Zamora
“Only when stigma is fully addressed can change truly happen.”
Berenice Diaz Bautista
“Just be yourself and to let go of people’s negativity.”
Lissete Aguirre Ochoa
“Let the people that you invite into your life enrich and invigorate it.”
Avelira Gonzalez
“Failure is NOT an option!”
Magdalena Gonzalez-Hernandez
Have courage. Rise from the shadows. Conquer your fears.”
Miriam Bigurra
“I can’t let negative things come to me.”
Marisol “Pinqy Ring” Velez
“There’s no love like self-love.”
Lucero Carrasco
“My character is not defined by my lack of academic excellence.”
SHARE YOUR INSPIRED MOMENT WITH US!
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