Dreams from Many Rivers: A Hispanic History of the United States Told in Poems

From award-winning poet Margarita Engle comes Dreams from Many Rivers, an middle grade verse history of Latinos in the United States, told through many voices, and featuring illustrations by Beatriz Gutierrez Hernandez.

From Juana Briones and Juan Ponce de Le n, to eighteenth century slaves and modern-day sixth graders, the many and varied people depicted in this moving narrative speak to the experiences and contributions of Latinos throughout the history of the United States, from the earliest known stories up to present day. It's a portrait of a great, enormously varied, and enduring heritage. A compelling treatment of an important topic.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 10/08/2019
ISBN: 9781627795319
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.30w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2019
Publishers Weekly 08/26/2019
Booklist 09/01/2019 pg. 89
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2019
School Library Journal 10/01/2019 pg. 104
Shelf Awareness 10/25/2019

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 508253 / Dreams from Many Rivers: A Hispanic History of the United States Told in Poems
Reading Level: 7.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 2