Name: Esperanza Rising
SKU: 1985260
Price: 469.00 TWD
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Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan
ISBN: 9780439120425

Type

Physical Book

Author

Pam Muñoz Ryan

Publisher

Scholastic Paperbacks

Year

2002

Language

English

Pages

262

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.1x13x2.3 cm

Weight

0.20 kg.

ISBN

043912042X

ISBN13

9780439120425

Edition No.

Synopsis "Esperanza Rising "

Esperanza Rising joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Esperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and Mama, Papa, and Abuelita to care for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard work, financial struggles brought on by the Great Depression, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When Mama gets sick and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances-because Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.

Pam Muñoz Ryan

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Pam Muñoz Ryan (born Pamela Jeanne Banducci on December 25, 1951 in Bakersfield, California) is an American author of children's and young adult literature with a deeply multicultural style influenced by her Mexican, Basque, Italian, and Oklahoma heritage. After graduating and earning a master's degree in education at San Diego State University, she worked as a bilingual teacher and educational program director before fully dedicating herself to writing

She has published over 40 books, including young adult novels, picture books, and early reader books. Among her most notable works are Esperanza Rising, based on the story of her migrant grandmother; Becoming Naomi León; Riding Freedom; The Dreamer; Echo, and Mañanaland. Her stories, set in various times and places, explore themes such as migration, resilience, social justice, and female empowerment

Pam has been recognized with multiple national and international literary awards, including the Pura Belpré Medal, the Newbery Honor, the Américas Award, and the Legacy Award for her enduring contribution to children's literature. Additionally, she was nominated by the United States for the Hans Christian Andersen Award

Her work stands out for its cultural authenticity, strong female characters, and narratives that combine historical, emotional, and identity elements. She lives near San Diego with her family and continues to write works that inspire young readers around the world.

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