![]() Int’l Reading Association – Notable Book for a Global Society.As she struggles to find her own voice and a way to make it heard, Ana Rosa realizes the power of her words to transform the world around her- and to transcend the most unthinkable of tragedies. Yet there is so much inspiration all around her- watching her brother search for a future, learning to dance and to love, and finding out what it means to be part of a community- that Ana Rosa must write it all down. Twelve-year-old Ana Rosa is a blossoming writer growing up in the Dominican Republic, a country where words are feared. To read our thoughts on the novel, see our book review. The complete guide is available for download at no cost: Vamos a Leer Color of My Words Educators Guide. The standards are not included here, but are included with the lesson plans in the PDF. The following information comprises a standards-based educator’s guide that the LAII has produced to support using The Color of My Words (HarperCollins, 2001) in the classroom. ![]() The Color of My Words by Lynn Joseph is the selection for the LAII’s Vamos a Leer book group meeting scheduled for February 2nd, 2015. ![]()
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