Esperanza Rising: A 5th Grade Novel Study

Funded Oct 23, 2023

Thank you so much for the generous donation of the whole class text set of "Esperanza Rising". My students were absolutely thrilled when I told them that we would be diving into another one of Pam Muñoz Ryan's captivating novels. After reading "Riding Freedom" by the same author, they couldn't get enough and have developed a newfound love for historical fiction.

I cannot express how excited they are to embark on this literary journey with Esperanza, a female Hispanic protagonist. For many of my students who are Hispanic themselves, seeing representation and reading about characters who share their cultural background is incredibly empowering.

Your donation has made it possible for me to provide these books to all of my students, and for that, we are immensely grateful. As a reading teacher, I'm looking forward to using this multicultural novel to further develop their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Thank you once again for your generosity and support. It's contributions like yours that make a difference in the lives of young readers.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Chrusciel