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Hispanic / Latino American
Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation
Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation
by Duncan Tonatiuh
Sylvia Mendez and her parents fought to end segregation in California. As an American with Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, Sylvia spoke perfect English. She was not allowed to enroll in a Whites-only school. Her parents decided to hopefully change this major issue by asking the Hispanic community for help and filing a lawsuit against the school district. The Mendez family along with the Hispanic community changed the world by ending segregation in California.
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Lesson Plan Grades K- 5
Mango, Abuela, and Me
Mango, Abuela, and Me
by Meg Medina
Mia’s grandmother recently moved in with her and her parents. Mia so badly wants to share her favorite book with her grandmother but quickly realizes that Abuela cannot read the English words. Mia sets out on a journey to teach her grandmother English while she attempts to learn Spanish. With help from a local pet shop, it looks like Abuela and Mia might be able to communicate after all. Join Mia on the journey of learning to reach across all bounds for the love of a family member.
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Lesson Plan Grades K- 5
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Alma and How She Got Her Name
by Juana Martinez-Neal
Alma has a very long name: Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela. That is six names in total! She wonders why Daddy gave her such a long name. Daddy has the perfect explanation for each name. Alma begins to understand and love each of her six names.
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Lesson Plan Grades Pre K- 3
The First Rule of Punk
The First Rule of Punk
by Celia C. Pérez
The first rule of punk is to always absolutely be yourself. But how do you do that when on your first day at a new school your punk look manages to upset the school's so-called queen bee? Not to mention in the process you have also disappointed your mom. Follow twelve-year-old Malú in her journey as she learns to always be herself.
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Islandborn
Islandborn
by Junot Díaz,
At school, Lola's class is asked to draw a picture of where their family is from. Everyone seems so excited expect Lola. She cannot remember the Island where she was born. Lola was just a baby when her family left. But with help from her family and friends Lola learns of the extraordinary tale of the Island. Her imagination runs wild as she began to understand where she came from.
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Lesson Plan Grades Pre K- 3
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