Aurora la Doctora

Written by Paola Mina-Osorio

Narrated by Aneli Rubio

Aurora la Doctora is about an immigrant student bullied in school because of her poor English skills. Her dear sister Sofi gets seriously ill, forcing Aurora to help her parents navigate Sofi's care, often serving as an interpreter. This experience shows Aurora how her improving language and cultural skills can help others in her community who do not have access to Spanish-speaking doctors. Despite the heartbreaking words of her school counselor, who tells her that she is not 'college material, ' Aurora discovers that her heritage is her superpower. In real life, Aurora is training to become a primary care doctor and planning to practice medicine in areas with high Hispanic/Latinx populations.

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"The reality of many Hispanic/Latino children who lack role models and face discouragement in pursuing careers in medicine and science is portrayed in a colorful, beautifully illustrated, fun, rhyming picture book full of hope and encouragement. This book now comes to life in audio format, striking a perfect balance between being entertaining and true to life."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Science Education Online
• Release date: Mar 8, 2023
• ISBN: 9798368933184

Paola Mina-Osorio

Paola Mina-Osorio is a Hispanic physician-scientist who lives in the Greater New York City area and who has spent the last 15 years of her career as an immunology researcher focusing on the discovery and development of new treatments for chronic immune-mediated diseases and autoimmune diseases including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Hispanics are severely underrepresented in medicine and science in the U.S. Paola feels strongly that it is her responsibility as a Hispanic doctor to help mentor the next generation of Hispanic doctors and scientists in the U.S.