Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English
by Alma Flor Ada and Simon Silva
Alma Flor Ada celebrates the lives and work of Latino farm laborers in this singular... read more
18 Total Resources 5 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 1997
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 650L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Spanish
- Subject Headings
- Poetry
- Spanish language--Alphabet
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry | General
- Bilingual
- Children's poetry, Hispanic American (Spanish
- Agricultural laborers--Juvenile poetry
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
- Agricultural laborers
- Spanish language materials
- Spanish language materials--Bilingual
- Spanish language
- Children's poetry, Hispanic American (Spanish)
- Agricultural laborers--Poetry
- Alphabet
- Hispanic American poetry (Spanish)
Our Original Resources 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Alma Flor Ada
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In-depth Written Interview with Alma Flor Ada
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Alma Flor Ada
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Author Interviews 3
In-depth Written Interview with Alma Flor Ada
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Interview with Alma Flor Ada
Created by Alma Flor Ada
Spanish Interview with Alma Flor Ada
Created by Colorín Colorado
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Lesson Plan from Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Dept. of Education
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Vienna Rose
Created by Del Sol Books
Awards & Distinctions 5
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2022
Illustrator Honor, 1998
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2021
Selection, 1998
Américas Award, 1993-2021
Commended, 1997
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1997
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