Esperanza Rising [Hardcover]

Pura Belpr? Award Winner
IRA Notable Book for a Global Society
New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing

Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.

Praise forEsperanza Rising:
*Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style . . . Readers will be swept up. --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Ryan writes a moving story in clear, poetic language that children will sink into, and the books offers excellent opportunities for discussion and curriculum support. --Booklist

Pam Mu?oz Ryan is the recipient of the Newbery Honor Medal and the Kirkus Prize for her New York Times bestselling novel,Echo, as well as the NEAs Human and Civil Rights Award and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature for her body of work. She has written more than thirty books for young readers. Her celebrated novels,Echo,Esperanza Rising,The Dreamer,Riding Freedom,Becoming Naomi L?on, andPaint the Wind, have received countless accolades, among them two Pura Belpr? Awards, a NAPPA Gold Award, a Jane Addams Childrens Book Award, and two Americas Awards. Her acclaimed picture books includeAmelia and Eleanor Go for a RideandWhen Marian Sang, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, andTony Baloney, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Ryan lives near San Diego, CA with her falƒ½