Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua
by Gloria Amescua and Duncan Tonatiuh
41 Total Resources 13 Awards 5 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- American Indian
- Latino (Latin America)
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2021
Word Count 1,283
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 514187, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Latina Trailblazers
- International Women's Day (Primary)
Our Original Resources 8
Meet-the-Author Recording with Gloria Amescua about Child of the Flower-Song People
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Gloria Amescua
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Gloria Amescua
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 16
Meet-the-Author Recording with Gloria Amescua
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by TeachingBooks
Interview with Gloria Amescua
Created by Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb
2022 Pura Belpré Honor Acceptance Speech given by Gloria Amescua
Created by American Library Association
Interview with Gloria Amescua
Created by Red Salmon Arts
Interview with Gloria Amescua
Created by Latinxs in Kid Lit
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by Read It Real Good
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by Public Libraries Online
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by PBS
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by Teaching Latin America through Literature
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by Salt & Sage books
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by Mackin Community
Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by Kids Ask Authors podcast
Spanish Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by Los Angeles Public Library
Interview with Gloria Amescua
Created by Writing Barn
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Spanish Teaching Guide from Abrams
Created by Abrams
Teaching Guide from Abrams
Created by Abrams
Study Guide from Gloria Amescua
Created by Gloria Amescua
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Myra Vitela
Created by OrangeSky Audio
Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Abrams
Created by Abrams
Awards & Distinctions 13
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten, 2011-2023
Commended, 2023
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Commended, 2023
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2023
Author Honor, 2022
Américas Award, 1993-2023
Winner, 2022
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2022
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2023
Nonfiction Text for Young Readers Finalist, 2022
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Biography Selection, 2022
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2023
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2022
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2022
Selection, 2021
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2021
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