Francisco Jiménez
This TeachingBooks Original Author Program contains...
- 1 Mini-documentary Movie
- 2 Book Reading Movies
- In-depth Written Interview
- Movie Transcript
- Bibliography
- Links for Further Information
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In this five-minute mini-documentary, Francisco Jiménez
- Shares the autobiographical nature of his books, including his account as a migrant child in The Circuit,
- Explains what he did to research and recall his childhood experiences, and
- Expresses his belief in the power of education and the importance of a diverse curriculum.
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About Francisco Jiménez
Francisco Jiménez offers a glimpse into the lives of migrant worker families in his books for children. This program includes three movies of Jiménez in his Santa Clara, California home, including one where he reads from his acclaimed book, The Circuit, in Spanish.
