{"product_id":"areli-is-a-dreamer-a-true-story-by-areli-morales-a-daca-recipient-hardcover","title":"Areli Is a Dreamer: A True Story by Areli Morales, a Daca Recipient - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAreli Morales\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLuisa Uribe\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family--and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEverything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela's house, filled with cousins and sunshine. Instead, things were busy and fast and noisy. Areli's limited English came out wrong, and schoolmates accused her of being illegal. But with time, America became her home. And she saw it as a land of opportunity, where millions of immigrants who came before her paved their own paths. She knew she would, too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a moving story--one that resonates with millions of immigrants who make up the fabric of our country--about one girl living in two worlds, a girl whose DACA application was eventually approved and who is now living her American dream. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that has provided relief to thousands of undocumented children, referred to as \"Dreamers,\" who came to the United States as children and call this country home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAreli Morales Romero was born in Puebla, Mexico, but was raised in New York City. She is a DACA recipient, and \u003ci\u003eAreli Is a Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut children's book. A graduate of CUNY-Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in childhood bilingual education, she currently works as a substitute teacher. One day, Areli hopes to have her own classroom, where she can teach children to value the power of storytelling and empower them to share their own stories. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLuisa Uribe was awarded the Society of Illustrators Dilys Evans Founder's Award for \u003ci\u003eThe Vast Wonder of the World\u003c\/i\u003e by Melina Mangal. She also illustrated \u003ci\u003eYour Name Is a Song\u003c\/i\u003e by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, which received a starred review from \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e describing her work as \"dynamic.\" She lives in Bogotá, Colombia, with her partner and two cats.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.1 x 11.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 08, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Areli Is a Dreamer\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768154751264,"sku":"9781984893994","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b9f41843da8d6adb6997930b63173e78.webp?v=1780325943","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/areli-is-a-dreamer-a-true-story-by-areli-morales-a-daca-recipient-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}