Preview this TitleGathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English
by Alma Flor Ada and Simon Silva
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- Grade
- PK-6
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Poetry
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 1997
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 650L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Spanish
- Subject Headings
- Poetry
- Spanish language--Alphabet
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry | General
- Bilingual
- Children's poetry, Hispanic American (Spanish
- Agricultural laborers--Juvenile poetry
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
- Agricultural laborers
- Spanish language materials
- Spanish language materials--Bilingual
- Spanish language
- Children's poetry, Hispanic American (Spanish)
- Agricultural laborers--Poetry
- Alphabet
- Hispanic American poetry (Spanish)
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Alma Flor Ada
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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About the Authors 3
Author Interviews 8
In-depth Written Interview with Alma Flor Ada
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Interview with Alma Flor Ada
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Spanish Interview with Alma Flor Ada
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From Cuba to Colorado with Alma Flor Ada
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Writing as an organic process with Alma Flor Ada
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On being a bilingual author with Alma Flor Ada
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On folktales as a source of unity with Alma Flor Ada
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On family wisdom with Alma Flor Ada
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Lesson Plan from Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Dept. of Education
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Vienna Rose
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 5
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 1998
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2025
Illustrator Honor, 1998
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1997
Américas Award, 1993-2024
Commended, 1997
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