We Were Here
by Matt de la Peña
When it happened, Miguel was sent to Juvi. The judge gave him a year in a group home—said... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 2009
Word Count 105,035
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 770L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 133424, 16.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- California--Fiction
- Brothers
- Group homes--Fiction
- Runaways--Fiction
- Guilt
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Runaways
- Group homes
- California
- Runaways
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Orphans & Foster Homes
- Brothers--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Juvenile delinquents--Fiction
- Friendship--Fiction
- Friendship
- Juvenile delinquents
- Guilt--Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Social Justice Books for Teens
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Matt de la Peña
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 6
Interview with Matt de la Peña
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Interview with Matt de la Peña
Created by CNN.com
Interview with Matt de la Peña
Created by Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Interview with Matt de la Peña
Created by YALSA - The Hub
Interview with Matt de la Peña
Created by Mackin Community
Interview with Matt de la Peña
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Discussion Questions from Matt de la Peña
Created by Matt de la Peña
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Henry Leyva
Created by Brilliance Audio
Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from LSN Library
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Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 1
Américas Award, 1993-2022
Commended, 2010
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