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My Name is Jorge on Both Sides of the River Poems in English and Spanish by Jane Medina
Item #:
9781563978425
Price:
$11.99
The moving poems in this timely, bilingual book for young
readers are written in both Spanish and English and are told
from the point of view of Jorge, a young immigrant from Mexico
who struggles to make a new life in a new country. Poignant and
powerful, this award-winning title is a thought-provoking
choice to share with children at home or in the classroom, and
is an ideal book for children who are learning a new language
or navigating between languages.
Jorge is trying to learn the ways of his new country on the
other side of the river from his home in Mexico. He wants to
fit in at school, but he doesn't want to forget his homeland.
His family is still doing things as if they're in their old
country, but Jorge is curious to find out everything he can
about his new country. Learning a new language, getting a
library card, taking tests, and making friends are challenges
for Jorge. And just when Jorge finds a new friend in Tim, his
life changes once again. Author Jane Medina and illustrator
Fabricio Vanden Broeck bring Jorge to life in this timeless,
accessible tale.Book, 48 pages.
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