Esperanza Rising
by Pam Muñoz Ryan • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 2002
Word Count 41,905
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 750L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 44286, 6.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Spanish
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- California--History--20th century--Fiction
- Mexican Americans--California--Juvenile fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / 20th Century
- Agricultural laborers--Fiction
- Mothers and daughters--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Homelessness & Poverty
- Large type books
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic & Latino
- Mexican Americans--California--Fiction
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Pam Muñoz Ryan reads from Esperanza Rising
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Pam Muñoz Ryan about Esperanza Rising
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Pam Muñoz Ryan
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In-depth Written Interview with Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 8
Meet-the-Author Recording with Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Pam Muñoz Ryan reads from Esperanza Rising
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In-depth Written Interview with Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Author Fan Face-off with Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Interview with Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Insights by Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Interview with Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 16
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Reader's Theater Script from Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Book Readings 3
Video Book Reading narrated by Pam Muñoz Ryan
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Audiobook Excerpt
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Trini Alvarado
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Awards & Distinctions 7
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2021
Author Winner, 2002
Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2002
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2021
Selection, 2001
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2021
Selection, 2001
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2001
Américas Award, 1993-2021
Honor, 2000
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