Us, in Progress: Short Stories about Young Latinos
Us, in Progress: Short Stories about Young Latinos
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Us, in Progress: Short Stories about Young Latinos

Written and illustrated by Lulu Delacre
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8 - 12
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256
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740L
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Aug 6, 2019
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“Beautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed.” (Booklist starred review) Acclaimed author and Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacre’s beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States.In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her father’s burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the older sister’s immigration status, and more.Turn the pages to experience life through the eyes of these boys and girls whose families originally hail from many different countries; see their hardships, celebrate their victories, and come away with a better understanding of what it means to be Latino in the U.S. today.A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 A Los Angeles Public Library Best Book of 2017 A 2017 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children’s Literature Honor Book A Booklist Top 10 Diverse Fiction for Older and Middle Readers CCBC Choices Pick of 2018 CBC Notable in Social Studies

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062392152
    Publication Date
    August 6, 2019
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Page Count
    256
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2016949990
    Lexile® Level
    740L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    190601
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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