{"product_id":"my-name-is-jorge-on-both-sides-of-the-river-poems-in-spanish-and-english-paperback","title":"My Name Is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River (Poems in Spanish and English) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Medina\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFabricio Vanden Broeck\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe moving poems in this timely, bilingual book for young readers are written in both Spanish and English and are told from the point of view of Jorge, a young immigrant from Mexico who struggles to make a new life in a new country. Poignant and powerful, this award-winning title is a thought-provoking choice to share with children at home or in the classroom, and is an ideal book for children who are learning a new language or navigating between languages.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJorge is trying to learn the ways of his new country on the other side of the river from his home in Mexico. He wants to fit in at school, but he doesn't want to forget his homeland. His family is still doing things as if they're in their old country, but Jorge is curious to find out everything he can about his new country. Learning a new language, getting a library card, taking tests, and making friends are challenges for Jorge. And just when Jorge finds a new friend in Tim, his life changes once again. Author Jane Medina and illustrator Fabricio Vanden Broeck bring Jorge to life in this timeless, accessible tale.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Medina\u003c\/b\u003e is a teacher and poet. She lives with her husband Pablo and their children, Annie and Joey, in Orange, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFabricio Vanden Broeck\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eUnder the Breadfruit Tree\u003c\/i\u003e by Monica Gunning, and \u003ci\u003eTorch Fishing with the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e by Laura E. Williams. He lives in Mexico.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.8 x 8.3 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 October 01, 1999\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 My Name Is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River (English)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3\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":51771554365728,"sku":"9781563978425","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7b412cff2d9b15e9b3a56da1990140e1.webp?v=1780388287","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-name-is-jorge-on-both-sides-of-the-river-poems-in-spanish-and-english-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}