Meet-the-Author Movie Collection

with Francisco Jiménez
Main Meet-the-Author Movie
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  • Main Meet-the-Author MovieFrancisco Jiménez reads from the first chapter of THE CIRCUIT  (4:49)
  • Main Meet-the-Author MovieFrancisco Jiménez on writing about being a migrant child  (4:17)
  • Main Meet-the-Author MovieENTIRELY IN SPANISH [cc: English]: Francisco Jiménez reads from the first chapter of THE CIRCUIT (CAJAS DE CARTON)  (4:54)
  • Main Meet-the-Author MovieENTIRELY IN SPANISH [cc: Spanish]: Francisco Jiménez reads from the first chapter of THE CIRCUIT (CAJAS DE CARTÓN)  (4:54)

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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.
The second book reading is entirely in Spanish.