

It bears telling to a wider audience." - Kirkus ReviewsĪwards and Praise for Esperanza Rising:Pura Belpré Award WinnerAméricas Award Honor BookJane Addams Children's Book Award WinnerWilla Cather Award WinnerLos Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistILA Notable Book for a Global SocietyALA Top Ten Best Books for Young AdultsNew York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and SharingA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year* "Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style. style is engaging, her characters appealing, and her story is one that-though a deep-rooted part of the history of California, the Depression, and thus the nation-is little heard in children's fiction. "Ryan writes a moving story in clear, poetic language that children will sink into, and the book offers excellent opportunities for discussion and curriculum support." - Booklist * "This well-written novel belongs in all collections." - School Library Journal, starred review Readers will be swept up." - Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style.

New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and SharingĪ Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

