[CASL-L] Book suggestions in place of Esperanza Rising

[Melissa Thom]

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On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Gail Nelson <gwnelson100 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Possibly either of these?
> Efren Divided or The First Rule of Punk?
>
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 13, 2023 at 11:14 AM Loretta Sullivan via CASL-L <
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>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I am looking for latin america themed fiction books for sixth graders to
>> replace or add to the choice of reading Esperanza Rising (Pam Munoz).  Does
>> anyone have any favorites/suggestions that would have similar themes and/or
>> latin america cultural similarities?  Looking for something more modern or
>> something that students can connect with.  Thanks so much in advance for
>> any ideas.
>>
>> Respectfully,
>>
>> Loretta Sullivan
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Bennet Academy
>> Manchester, CT
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