How I Learned English: The Story of a Brave Mexican Girl
Illustrator
Paula Massadas Pereira; Bruna Massadas
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Year
2015
ISBN
9781511629133
Pages
32 pages
Genre
realism
Format
picturebook
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
How I Learned English describes the journey of Claudia Sanchez, a young woman who immigrates to the United States. It is a pedagogical picture book that aims to inspire English learners to become proficient in their new language. It was written in basic English to ensure reading comprehension. Study questions are available to encourage discussion. Major topics: ESL, immigration, study skills, culture shock, and cultural values.
Grade Level
K-3
Diversity Topics
Family Relationships; Language barrier; different languages; learning a new language
Main Character
girl
Race/Ethnicities
Mexican
Family Formation
mother and father
Keywords
Spanish; English; college; farming; Texas; Mexico; library; farmer's market
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Pereira, Paula Massadas, "How I Learned English: The Story of a Brave Mexican Girl" (2015). Diverse Families. 1158.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/1158