Latino American Hero to Sign His Book May 15

Daniel Hernandez, Jr., who co-authored a book with Susan Goldman Rubin for young adults titled “They Call Me a Hero: A Memoir of My Youth” which explores his life, his character and the traits a young person needs to rise above adversity and become an American hero.

Daniel Hernandez will talk to a public audience and sign copies of his book at the Burton Barr Central Library on Wednesday May 15, from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Pulliam Auditorium. The library is located at 1221 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix. Books will be available for purchase, and Daniel will be happy to sign your copy at the conclusion of the program. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Phoenix Library.  

Daniel is perhaps best known as Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ former intern, rising to the occasion when gun shots rang out at the 2011 “Congress on Your Corner” event. His quick thinking and bravery effectively saved Giffords’ life.

While his actions during the 2011 shooting in Tucson are perhaps his most well-known moment of heroism, Daniel had already accomplished much in his young life and is working to achieve much more.

“Although I humbly deny the title of Hero,” Daniel says, “I am honored to be able to share my story with people in the hope that it will inspire them to overcome whatever obstacles they may have in their life and devote themselves to the service of human kind.”

For more information, contact the library at 602.262.4636.