This biography, part of the Unsung Heroes: Hispanic Heritage series (6 titles), introduces pioneering female journalist Maria Elena Salinas, a Mexican American whose pivotal career included interviews with almost all of the American presidents since Carter. Gagne covers Salinas’ early life in Mexico, providing an overview of her career stepping-stones on the way to her role with Univision and becoming an anchor at a major news network long before many of her female contemporaries.
The text is accompanied by photographs of the journalist, her family, and her achievements, introducing topics through the concept of a fictional classroom. With seamless transitions and short, well-structured chapters that detail Salinas’ life, this book introduces an inspirational role model to a new generation of aspiring journalists, especially young Latinx women.