Dreams from Many Rivers: A Hispanic History of the United States Told in Poems | 
pickA comprehensive narrative in verse of the experiences and contributions of Latinos throughout the history of the United States - from 1491-2018. Lyrical and moving poetry.
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pickI didn‘t love the poetry format but I did LOVE this middle grade introductory journey through the Hispanic history of the US from 1491 to present day. There were a few names and stories I recognized and many I did not which has inspired further reading. This would be an excellent addition to any classroom.
pickDreams from Many Rivers is an excellent middle-grade poetry collection that explores exploitation, racism, refugee status, forced changes in nationality, and other challenging topics from a Hispanic and US context. These poems brought emotion to historical figures and experiences, bringing their subjects to life. I missed out on the Illustrations because I listened to this book! #POCVisibility #HispanicHistory #Equality #Poetry
For me, it‘s a third language, after the Creole
I picked up from my Haitian father
and Spanish from my mother
in the Dominican Republic.
Sometimes it‘s hard for me to imagine
knowing only one way of describing
hope.
