![]() ![]() ![]() Her novel, Esperanza Rising, was commissioned as a play by the Minneapolis Children’s Theatre and has been performed in many venues around the U.S. She the author recipient of the NEA’s Human and Civil Rights Award, the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the Ludington Award for body of work. ![]() She has written over forty books for young people-picture books, early readers, and middle grade and young adult novels. She is half Mexican with Basque, Italian, and Oklahoman cultural influences. There, they confront the challenges of work, acceptance, and economic difficulties brought on by the Great Depression.” But a tragedy shatters that dream, forcing Esperanza and her mother to flee to Arvin, California and settle in a farm camp. “Esperanza Ortega possesses all the treasures a girl could want: dresses a home filled with servants in Mexico and the promise of one day presiding over El Rancho de las Rosas. Filled with bright imagery and compelling characters, Esperanza Rising is a book that all ages can enjoy. After escaping to California, Esperanza discovers the challenges and hardships of farm labor during the Great Depression, and she must learn how to be humble and accepting towards a new life and new people. But when a terrible misfortune upends her life, Esperanza must learn to take care of herself and her mother. She has a loving family, a beautiful home, and all the dolls and dresses she could want. ![]() Esperanza’s life could not be more perfect. ![]()
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