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1) Dreamers
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 480L
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--
9) A day's work
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Francisco, a young Mexican American boy, tries to help his grandfather find work, he discovers that even though the old man cannot speak English, he has something even more valuable to teach Francisco.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A young girl wishes her family could be more like her friends' families and subconsciously blames her abuela and her yellow handkerchief, but she slowly grows to appreciate and love the language and culture the handkerchief represents.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Corina's Abuela helps her select flowers that mean something to Corina from the garden for her Mexican flower crown that she will wear on her birthday, and explains the symbolic meaning of a birthday crown"--
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 580L
Language
English
Description
Little Jesús is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papá at the “family business.” He loves Papá's cool truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papá even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday will be done. It's a big job, and Jesús wants to do it right. But he just can't help giving water to an array of thirsty animals-a dog in a sweater, some very old...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As Lola helps her mother at the family's hotel, she learns about compassion, social injustice, and how one voice can lead to change. Includes author's note on Dolores Huerta, a labor organizer who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 680L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care"--
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
"José de la Luz Sáenz (1888-1953)--or Luz--believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his ability to quickly learn languages, he became part of the Intelligence Office in Europe. However, despite his hard work and intellect, Luz often didn't receive credit for...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
En el primer libro infantil que describe el capítulo olvidado de la historia de los Estados Unidos conocido como la Repatriación Mexicana, un niño y su familia dejan su amado hogar para evitar ser separados por el gobierno. Ante la perspectiva de ser separados, un niño y su familia toman la difícil decisión de dejar su hogar y emprender un viaje lleno de incertidumbre. En el camino, se encuentran con otras personas como ellos. Familias con raíces...
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