The secret story of sonia rodriguez paperback february 9, 2010. Connections papi sonia s dad why teachers should teach this book. Sonia plans to be the first in her family to graduate high. Despite her duties at home, sonia struggles to keep up with her schoolwork. This list is comprised of some of the most recognizable names from fictional books. Sonias struggle is played out against a cast of stock characters, including her mothers obese, hyperreligious, and critical sister.
The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence. What clue does the title of the story give you about the. The secret story of sonia rodriguez, 2010, 320 pages, alan. They all have characters who look like my students and face issues plaguing our society. Overall, i absolutely loved the book, and i would love to know if you have any books in the making at the moment. Although there were a few books i could turn to like amazing grace, which served as a reminder that i can be whatever i want to be as a young black woman, or the american girls book collection featuring addy walker, a young slave, which provided an early introduction to the transatlantic slave trade. She lives with her father,mother, younger brother and drunkle uncle. She was born in california but the rest of the family were born in mexico. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by ashley diaz on prezi. The secret story of sonia rodriguez the secret story of sonia rodriguez audiobook, by alan lawrence sitomer. Connections papi sonias dad why teachers should teach this book.
Her father has three social security numbers, her mother is pregnant again, and neither of them speak english. Along with the books that preceded it the hoopster 2005, hiphop high school 2006, and homeboyz 2007 the secret story of sonia rodriguez is part of a loose series of novels that describe the struggles faced by a variety of students who all attend the same large high school. Also included is a glossary of terms for the spanish vocabulary sprinkled throughout the text. This book is about girl named sonia rodriguez, who wants to be the first to graduate from high school. The true story of a mutt, a marine and a miracle by. Along with the books that preceded it the hoopster 2005, hiphop high school 2006, and homeboyz 2007 the secret story of sonia rodriguez is part of a loose series of novels that describe the struggles. Sharp, wise, and extremely insightful, the secret story of sonia rodriguez is an eyeopening and attention grabbing book. Sonia rodriguez, the teenage daughter of illegal mexican immigrants, feels stuck in the middle of two worlds. Goodreads members who liked the secret story of sonia. Dec 11, 2015 books represent some of the first opportunities children have to explore the world. It influenced my characters decisions about the kind of law she would practice and how she approached her career.
First, we do not have any books about the middle east in our english department collection. The secret story of sonia rodriguez was engaging and enjoyable. They always give it a high rating and make comments like, this book is so true. Dec 27, 2012 but sonia is starting to question this code. California teacher of the year alan lawrence sitomer is the author of hardhitting bestsellers like homeboyz.
Her family of course is a big believer in women cleaning and cooking. Its about a girl named sonia shes mexican american. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer goodreads. Geraldo trys to come to the recuse but, her tio knocks him out. The secret story of sonia rodriguez summary supersummary. What is the theme of the book the secret story of sonia rodriguez. Mar 29, 2018 our most popular books are dear martin, i am not your perfect mexican daughter, the book of unknown americans, and the hate u give. Feb 09, 2010 alan lawrence sitomer is californias 2007 teacher of the year. If shown, the year indicates when the book was first published. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer book cover, description, publication history. Sitomer is a nationally renowned speaker specializing in engaging reluctant readers, who received the 2004 award for classroom excellence from the southern. Find books like the secret story of sonia rodriguez from the worlds largest community of readers. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer is a fun and entertaining multiculturaldiversity book.
I say, alan sitomer and blanca vasquez are fantastic and engagaing duo. See more ideas about book characters dress up, character dress up and book character costumes. This secret that had belonged to my characters mother alone now belonged to the both of them. Sitomer is a nationally renowned speaker specializing in engaging reluctant readers, who received the 2004 award for classroom excellence from the southern california teachers of. Her goal is nearly impossible to achieve when she is expected to cook, clean, and care for younger siblings while her pregnant mother lounges in bed watching telenovelas. The secret story of sonia rodriguez book by alan sitomer. The characters were so real and human that it almost seemed like a real story. The secret story of sonia rodriguez alan lawrence sitomer epub doc.
Characters have a range of skin tones, but ethnic diversity adds no texture to the portrayals. In my ninthgrade class, we read several youngadult novels that my students find extremely enjoyable, such as the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer and copper sun by sharon draper. Sitomers the secret story of sonia rodriguez characters mostly remain onenote caricatures. Like i said, being the oldest daughter has its benefits. I thought that it would have been elizabeth who attempted suicide and was the one who wrote all the notes, and was super surprised when i found it was emily. The secret story of sonia rodriguez san jose state university.
My 12th grade students and i read this book each year. Sonias struggle is played out against a cast of stock characters. The secret story of sonia rodriguez sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born. Read the secret story of sonia rodriguez book pdf sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born. Weve chosen some of our favourite fictional characters who love books and reading to share with you on world book day. Nov 12, 2012 this secret that had belonged to my characters mother alone now belonged to the both of them. These include novels, short stories, graphic novels and comic books. The rise and fall of a latin queen, and t is for tutu. Sonia is one of those characters that you really care about. Published september 30th 2008 by little, brown books for young readers.
Read woke school reading challenge makes an impact school. He has written several widely held books and has become nationally. See all books authored by sonia rodriguez, including lady q. Read the secret story of sonia rodriguez book pdf story. What did you love best about the secret story of sonia rodriquez. This book is about a girl named sonia who was born in the u. Sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born. Theres a waiting list for these titles, and our circulation has increased from 2,340 to 2,817. In addition to being an innercity high school english teacher and professor in the graduate school of education at loyola marymount university, mr. This passage is a good example of the way that rodriguezs philosophizing tone.
Sites like sparknotes with a the secret story of sonia rodriguez study guide or cliff notes. Whats secret about the secret story of sonia rodriguez. See more ideas about book characters, character costumes and. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by donovan dorce on prezi. I recommend this book to the people who like mexican, american chicano culture books.
Characters sonia rodriguez the main character drunkle the fat drunk lazy uncle the setting of the strory the secret story of sonia rodriguez is in mexico and california the secret story of sonia. This guide was created by tracie vaughn zimmer, a reading. Boys and girls alike relate to the characters and situations encountered in the text. Pregant with twins relgious sonia goes back to her home. Growing up, it was difficult to find books that spoke to my experience as a black latina. Teenage girls have so much on their plate these days. Yet it remained a secret between her and her mother. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of alan lawrence sitomers the secret story of sonia rodriguez. Sonia rodriguez books list of books by author sonia rodriguez.
Sonia plans to be the first in her family to graduate high school and go to college. Recorded books the secret story of sonia rodriguez. World book day is held in the uk on march 1st and many children will be celebrating reading and books by dressing up as their favourite book characters and holding book related events in school. The oldest daughter in a family of nine, the 15 yearold wants to keep her grades up and the first member of her family to graduate from high school. The secret story of sonia rodriquez audiobook by alan. Alices constant use of her scuba tank inhaler with wheeeshwhooosh sound effects. He was named a california teacher of the year in 2007, and disney published a fourth book with the author, the secret story of sonia rodriguez a spinoff from the hoopster books, in. This 110 question reading guide accompanies the book the secret story of sonia rodriguez. Although there were a few books i could turn to like amazing grace, which served as a reminder that i can be whatever i want to be as a young black woman, or the american girls book collection featuring addy walker, a young slave, which provided an early introduction to the transatlantic slave. Sep 29, 2014 the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer summary. The secret story of sonia rodriguez audiobook listen. Our most popular books are dear martin, i am not your perfect mexican daughter, the book of unknown americans, and the hate u give.
The straightforward style and compelling voice make this a book that many teens will be able to draw connections with from the text to their own lives. Oct 27, 2008 california teacher of the year alan lawrence sitomer is the author of hardhitting bestsellers like homeboyz. The secret story of sonia rodriguez summary and analysis. When sonia chooses to go back to school despite the strain this decision puts on her already exhausting life, i just wanted to give a woot. Her father has three social security numbers, her mother is pregnant again, and neither of. Thesecretstoryofsoniarodriguez by store to book issuu. To ask other readers questions about the secret story of sonia rodriguez, please. Books similar to the secret story of sonia rodriguez goodreads. Californiaborn sonia rodriguez, 15, the daughter of illegal mexican immigrants, is determined to be the first high school graduate in her family.
Alan lawrence sitomer is californias 2007 teacher of the year. Sonia is like any ordinary hispanic teenager who has to do all the chores and. Questions are chronologically ordered by chapter and provide many opportunities for reflections, connections, and sharing in partner and small groups. Mar 01, 2018 weve chosen some of our favourite fictional characters who love books and reading to share with you on world book day. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer summary.