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As a dual language teacher, integrating books into my curriculum that address bicultural issues is a priority for me. My class is composed of native Spanish speakers who may have immigrated to the U.S. or are 1st generation Americans in this country. The other half of my class is made up of students who are learning Spanish as a second language. All of my students and their families see the value in being bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural. Reading books such as The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez and Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz is so important because it teaches my native English speakers in the class about the ways and history of the people whose language they are learning. They learn to see the world through multiple perspectives and to be more understanding and accepting of different cultural backgrounds. The Spanish speaking side of the class, most of whom are English Language learners, learn to appreciate and feel proud of their heritage and their histories. The look on their faces when they realize that there are books out there that connect to their lives in a very personal way is amazing. After finishing The Circuit, my class begged me to continue reading the story of Francisco Jimenez, which thrilled me as their teacher. They are hungry to learn more about the life of this man growing up as a migrant child and worker. We get into rich and deep conversations with these types of books, and I am eager to continue our learning with Francisco Jimenez’s series. Thank you so much for being a contributor to this enriching learning experience.

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As a dual language teacher, integrating books into my curriculum that address bicultural issues is a priority for me. My class is composed of native Spanish speakers who may have immigrated to the U.S. or are 1st generation Americans in this country. The other half of my class is made up of students who are learning Spanish as a second language. All of my students and their families see the value in being bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural. Reading books such as The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez and Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz is so important because it teaches my native English speakers in the class about the ways and history of the people whose language they are learning. They learn to see the world through multiple perspectives and to be more understanding and accepting of different cultural backgrounds. The Spanish speaking side of the class, most of whom are English Language learners, learn to appreciate and feel proud of their heritage and their histories. The look on their faces when they realize that there are books out there that connect to their lives in a very personal way is amazing. After finishing The Circuit, my class begged me to continue reading the story of Francisco Jimenez, which thrilled me as their teacher. They are hungry to learn more about the life of this man growing up as a migrant child and worker. We get into rich and deep conversations with these types of books, and I am eager to continue our learning with Francisco Jimenez’s series. Thank you so much for being a contributor to this enriching learning experience.

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