`` Sofia the First : Once Upon A Princess '' has received backlash as well as support . The film is based on a book by American author Lev Grossman and was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. # Hispanics '' and `` # Disney finally comes out with a # Latina princess '' Some Latinos applauded Disney 's new milestone on Twitter . Disney 's decision to not emphasize Sofia 's ethnicity has received criticism too .
`` Sofia the First : Once Upon A Princess '' has received backlash as well as support . The film is based on a book by American author Lev Grossman and was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Some Latinos applauded Disney 's new milestone on Twitter . Disney 's decision to not emphasize Sofia 's ethnicity has received criticism too .