Episode 125: Esperanza Rising

Esperanza Rising

It’s the final ~official~ episode of 2020, and Alli and her guests are turning their attention to Pam Muñoz Ryan’s 2000 middle grade novel, Esperanza Rising. This beautiful, meaningful book touches on themes of immigration, family, race, class, mental health, the patriarchy, privilege, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this 2020 grand finale, featuring a very special, award-winning book.

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CHECK OUT MARCI + AKO’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

When the Moon Was Ours: A Novel by Anna-Marie McLemore

The Disasters by M. K. England

Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin

MORE READING:

“Esperanza Rising” (Publishers Weekly, 2000)

“Esperanza Rising” (Kirkus, 2000)

“Author Interview: Pam Muñoz Ryan'“ (Judy Newman at Scholastic)

“Classic book review: Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising” (The Hispanic Reader, 2012)

“Love Letter to a Classic: Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan” (Latinxs in Kid Lit, 2015)

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