My Name is Me llamo Gabriela
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

My Name is Me llamo Gabriela

By Monica Brown, John Parra (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Luna Rising's bilingual storybook biography series series

A poet's journey to inspire voices and dreams unfolds.

3.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 179 ratings
32 pages· 550 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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In Chile, Gabriela Mistral's love for words transforms her into a Nobel Prize-winning poet and teacher. Her story, woven with poetic rhythm, reveals how she inspired countless children to find their voices and pursue dreams. As words come alive, Gabriela's legacy of empowerment and creativity continues to resonate, inviting readers to explore the magic of language and the courage to dream big. Discover how one woman's passion for storytelling changed the world, leaving an indelible mark on hearts and minds across generations.

From the publisher

Gabriela Mistral loved words and sounds and stories. Born in Chile, she would grow to become the first Nobel Prize-winning Latina woman in the world. As a poet and a teacher, she inspired children across many countries to let their voices be heard. This beautifully crafted story, where words literally come to life, is told with the rhythm and melody of a poem. The second in Luna Rising’s bilingual storybook biography series. My Name is Gabriela/Me llamo Gabriela is beautiful tribute to a woman who taught us the power of words and the importance of following our dreams. The story of Gabriela Mistral will continue to inspire children everywhere.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
550
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD440L
Themes & topics
Books about spanishBooks about 20th centuryBooks about authorsBooks about storytellingBooks about teaching
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
103081
Publication
Published
January 1, 2005
First published
September 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780873588591

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