Maria Cardenas: My Story / María Cárdenas: Mi historia (Bilingual, English/Spanish)
As a little girl, María Cárdenas was a migrant worker, moving with her family from one filthy camp to another. At 17, María was a mother—abused, alone, and barely able to read. Today, Maria is an award-winning elementary teacher. Every day, her students learn from her that they, too, can succeed when the world might say success is impossible.
This is María;s story.
As a little girl, María Cárdenas was a migrant worker, moving with her family from one filthy camp to another. When she was able to attend school, she sat frightened and silent in the back of the classroom.
At 17, María was a mother—abused, alone, and barely able to read.
Today, Maria is an award-winning elementary teacher. Every day, her students learn from her that they, too, can succeed when the world might say success is impossible.
This is María;s story.
| SKU | 405698 |
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| ISBN | 9781591944188 |
| Language | English/Spanish |
| Lexile ® Measure | HL710L |
| Page Count | 58 |
| Product Type | Paperback Books |
| Book Type | Middle Grade Nonfiction |
| Additional Contributor | María Cárdenas |
| Primary Contributor | Beth Johnson |
| Age Groups | Ages 10 to 12, Ages 13 to 15 |
| Publisher | Townsend Press |