Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Esperanza Rising is a novel based on a the true-life story of the author's grandmother, named Esperanza. The story explains how Esperanza has grown up on a ranch, daughter of the wealthy ranch owner. Then, due to several unfortunate circumstances, Esperanza has to move to the the United States and lives the life of a migrant worker. The difference between living in Mexico as a wealthy citizen and living in the United States as a migrant worker is shocking to Esperanza, but she soon realizes what's most important in her life. This is a book that touches on a topic that many students don't know much about, but that they'll find it interesting and touching.
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