Rio Grande Stories - by Carolyn Meyer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When the principal at Rio Grande School in Albuquerque asks the students to raise money for their school, the kids in the Heritage Project class decide to write and sell a book. Alternating with the students' entries in their book are stories about the students themselves and their shared quest to understand their cultural backgrounds.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The seventh-grade class at Rio Grande Middle School in Albuquerque is a unique group. Coming from schools all over the city, the students are facing new challenges and wondering how they'll fit in. When they are asked to raise money for the school, the kids decide to write and sell a book. They will all contribute something about their heritage that is personal and important. Filled with stories, traditions, and recipes, the book is a big success. Best of all, the kids learn something--about themselves and about one another.<br><i> <b>Includes a new author's note and a glossary.</b></i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[set star] Meyer's mixture of contemporary voices, engrossing histories and vibrant heritages is enlightening.--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred) Meyer's writing style is accessible and engaging, making this a good read or an easy curriculum connection to the multicultural mainstream.--<i>Booklist</i><br>
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