Esperanza Rising

Esperanza Rising

<div><b>Pura Belpré Award Winner<br>IRA Notable Book for a Global Society<br>New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing</b><br><br>Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.</div>