Today's Inspired Young Latina Vol. 3
A book by Jacqueline S. Ruiz and Alexandria Rios Taylor. Preface by Elizabeth Colón.
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:
Yasmin Amaro-Garcia
It is not the end. It can’t be.”
Claudia Romani
“The challenge is in making yourself feel uncomfortable so that you can grow.”
Gabriela Suriel
“I felt there was this stirring in my spirit that did not allow me to rest.”
Tatiana Hart
“I was put here to impact and to give back.”
Marlene Medina
I was an immigrant unwanted in this place that I called home.”
Michelle Ramirez
Acknowledging the importance of mental health has been crucial in learning to face adversity and fulfillment.”
Lizmairi Vargas
“Your love cannot belong to others if it is not felt inside you.”
Angela Campos
“Just by being you, there is someone you are inspiring.”
Suhailly Vega
“I am a strong woman because strong women and a man raised me.”
Celeste Leon
“My differences are my light. I won’t hide myself to be accepted.”
Melina Tidwell Torres
“My hope in life is to continually find ways to inspire the people around me.”
Celeste Garcia
“We need to approach life through a growth mindset lens.”
Nicole Barajas
“My happiness is up to me, so I won’t let my emotions control my actions.”
Marisol Nuñez
“Be fearless.”
Maria Alfaro
“It is okay to not be okay sometimes, that is completely normal.”
Sthefani Erika Camacho
“The key to being happy is knowing you have the power to choose what to accept and what to let go.”
Sandra González
“Accept your vulnerabilities and turn them into your greatest strengths.”
Yaritza Vallejo
“I reached a point in life where things started to make sense.”
SHARE YOUR INSPIRED MOMENT WITH US!
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