My Name Is Gabito / Me llamo Gabito: The Life of Gabriel García Márquez / La vida de Gabriel García Márquez
by Monica Brown and Raúl Colón • Part of the La Serie de Personajes del Mundo Hispánico / Historical Figures of the Hispanic World Series
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- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (Latin America)
Year Published 2007
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 750L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Spanish
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- 20th century
- Authors, Colombian
- Bilingual
- Authors, Colombian--20th century--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Garcia Marquez, Gabriel
- Spanish language materials
- GarciÌa MaÌrquez, Gabriel, 1927-2014--Juvenile literature
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Literary
- Lists With This Book
- Bilingual Spanish/English Books
- Bilingual Books
- Hispanic Heritage Bilingual Books
- Latinos Who Made a Difference
- Famous Authors and Librarians
- Dual Language Picturebooks
- Global Arts and Architecture 4-5
- Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
- Inspiring Lives: Hispanic Heritage
- CSLP 2025 English Early Literacy
- CSLP 2025 Early Literacy Spanish
Our Original Resources 10
Meet-the-Author Recording with Monica Brown about My Name Is Gabito / Me llamo Gabito
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Meet-the-Author Recording in Spanish with Monica Brown about My Name Is Gabito / Me llamo Gabito
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Raúl Colón
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Monica Brown
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In-depth Written Interview with Raúl Colón
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In-depth Written Interview with Monica Brown
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt
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Awards & Distinctions 5
Américas Award, 1993-2024
Commended, 2008
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2008
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2024
Illustrator Honor, 2008
International Latino Book Awards, 2000-2023
Second Place Winner, 2008
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