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Francisco

Esta serie narra las luchas y triunfos de un joven que emigra con su familia a California. Las historias capturan su profundo anhelo de educación y de un hogar, mientras navega por el arduo trabajo en los campos y una vida de movimiento constante. Es un relato poderoso de supervivencia, fe y esperanza que abre los corazones y las mentes de los lectores. Cada entrega ofrece una mirada conmovedora a las dificultades y al espíritu perdurable que se encuentra en una vida vivida en el camino.

The Circuit
Breaking Through
Cajas De Carton
Reaching Out

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    El intenso relato del viaje de una familia a través de los campos de California viviendo una vida en constante movimiento, Cajas de cartón es el primer libro en la serie ganador del Honor Pura Belpre de Francisco Jiménez. Desde campos de fresa a campos de algodón, y de campamentos a cobertizos de un ambiente. Narrada por un joven que anhela estudiar y obtener el derecho de elegir un hogar, esta es una historia de supervivencia, fe y esperanza. Un viaje que abrirá el corazón y la mente de los lectores. A powerful account of a family's journey to the fields of California -- to a life of constant moving, from strawberry fields to cotton fields, from tent cities to one-room shacks. Seen through the eyes of a boy who longs for an education and the right to call one place home, this is a story of survival, faith, and hope. It is a journey that will open readers' hearts and minds, and the first volume in a Pura Belpre award-winning series.

    Cajas De Carton
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    Breaking Through

    • 208 páginas
    • 8 horas de lectura

    At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jimenez, together with his older brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra. Forced to leave their home, the entire family travels all night for twenty hours by bus, arriving at the U.S. and Mexican border in Nogales, Arizona. In the months and years that follow, Francisco, his mother and father, and his seven brothers and sister not only struggle to keep their family together, but also face crushing poverty, long hours of labor, and blatant prejudice. How they sustain their hope, their goodheartedness, and tenacity is revealed in this moving sequel to The Circuit. Without bitterness or sentimentality, Francisco Jimenez finishes telling the story of his youth.

    Breaking Through
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    Reaching Out

    • 208 páginas
    • 8 horas de lectura

    The narrative offers a poignant glimpse into the struggles of a young Francisco Jiménez as he navigates the obstacles of pursuing education. His experiences highlight themes of perseverance, identity, and the immigrant experience, showcasing the determination required to overcome socio-economic barriers. Through personal anecdotes, Jiménez captures the emotional and practical challenges faced by students in similar circumstances, making his story both relatable and inspiring.

    Reaching Out