Hispanic Star: Bad Bunny

by Claudia Romo Edelman, Ann Dávila Cardinal, Alexandra Beguez (illustrator)

Read about Bad Bunny, known as the King of Latin Trap, who is among the most groundbreaking and iconic Latinx heroes to have shaped our culture and the world in the latest installment of the Hispanic Star’s series of engaging, illustrated biography for young readers.Meet Grammy Award Winner Bad Bunny—once just a kid called Benito from the Almirante Sur barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The oldest of three brothers, Benito grew up in a family that valued music, charity, and being true to oneself—beliefs he carries with him to this day. Following his rise to fame in 2017, Bad Bunny was recognized as the King of Latin Trap and became the first non-English-language act to be Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year, leading the list from 2020 to 2022. An emblem of his generation, Bad Bunny shows that you can be exactly who you are and follow your passions wherever they may lead you.If you can see it, you can be it. 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.

Genres: Childrens, Nonfiction

112 pages, Hardcover

First published September 3, 2024

Reviews

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW*

I have been one of the biggest Bad Bunny fans since the beginning of his career! I love his music and the love he has for his culture. This book is a great representation of who he is off the stage. I loved learning about his family! As a former school librarian, I know this is a book that students would love!


¡He sido uno de los mayores fanáticos de Bad Bunny desde el comienzo de su carrera! Me encanta su música y el amor que tiene por su cultura. Este libro es una gran representación de quién es él fuera del escenario. ¡Me encantó aprender sobre su familia! Como exbibliotecaria escolar, sé que este es un libro que a los estudiantes les encantaría.

[Lisa Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm too old to think this guy is this cool. But he really is. Bad Bunny is the King of Latin Trap but he is also a great actor and he seems to be a genuinely nice and caring young man. I loved reading about him and his family and their life in Puerto Rico. It's easy to believe that this is just the beginning of Bad Bunny's accomplishments, even though he's already done so much. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

[Jennybeast · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a short biography, this is pretty intense. Bad Bunny is a fascinating person with so much to share with the world, and I'm so glad for this informative book. It has fairly sophisticated vocabulary and concepts, but I think the subject matter is of interest to enough kids that they will enjoy reading it regardless.

[Patricia Stirling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really nice introduction to Bad Bunny beyond his music.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a cool series and very well researched/cited. This volume is great! Highly recommend for upper elementary and tween readers.