Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua
by Gloria Amescua and Duncan Tonatiuh
52 Total Resources 12 Awards 5 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (Latin America)
- American Indian
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2021
Word Count 1,283
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1020L
- 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
Our Original Resources 12
Meet-the-Author Recording with Gloria Amescua about Child of the Flower-Song People
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Duncan Tonatiuh
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Gloria Amescua
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In-depth Written Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Duncan Tonatiuh
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Gloria Amescua
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 17
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 Latinxs in Kid Lit
Interview with Gloria Amescua
Created by Red Salmon Arts
2022 Pura Belpré Honor Acceptance Speech given by Gloria Amescua
Created by American Library Association
Interview with Gloria Amescua
Created by Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb
Historical fiction discussion with Gloria Amescua
Created by Latinx KidLit Book Festival
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
Spanish Interview with Duncan Tonatiuh
Created by Los Angeles Public Library
Interview with Gloria Amescua
Created by Writing Barn
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Teaching Guide from Abrams
Created by Abrams
Spanish Teaching Guide from Abrams
Created by Abrams
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Myra Vitela
Created by OrangeSky Audio
Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Abrams
Created by Abrams
Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Awards & Distinctions 12
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten, 2011-2025
Commended, 2023
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2025
Author Honor, 2022
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2022
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2022
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2025
Nonfiction Text for Young Readers Finalist, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Biography Selection, 2022
Américas Award, 1993-2024
Winner, 2022
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2021
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2021
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