Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
by Alda P. Dobbs • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
- Immigrant / Refugee
- Latino (Latin America)
Year Published 2021
Word Count 45,198
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 512639, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Family life--Mexico--Fiction
- Immigrants--Fiction
- Lists With This Book
- Historical Fiction: Hispanic Heritage
- Forced Journeys 6-8
- Journeys of Hardship, Loss, and Hope
Our Original Resources 7
Meet-the-Author Recording with Alda P. Dobbs about Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Alda P. Dobbs
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 21
Meet-the-Author Recording with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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Panel Discussion with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
Created by Latinxs in Kid Lit
Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
Created by Rob Kent
Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
Created by American Booksellers Association
2022 Pura Belpré Honor Acceptance Speech given by Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
Created by Rob Kent
Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
Created by Carolyn Dee Flores
Historical fiction discussion with Alda P. Dobbs
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Interview with Alda P. Dobbs
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My Journey to Becoming An Author Alda P. Dobbs
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Writing social justice kidlit with Alda P. Dobbs
Created by Latinx KidLit Book Festival
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 8
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Guide from Sourcebooks
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Educator's Guide 1 from Sourcebooks
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Educator's Guide 2 from Sourcebooks
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Reader's Theater Script from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2022-2023
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Teaching Resources from Texas Bluebonnet Award 2022-2023
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Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Kyla Garcia and Ana Osorio
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Audiobook Excerpt of "Author's Note" narrated by Alda P. Dobbs
Created by Alda P. Dobbs
Book Trailers 3
Video Book Trailer from Sourcebooks
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Author Book Talk 1 from Sourcebooks
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Author Book Talk 2 from Sourcebooks
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Vocabulary Resources 2
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 9
Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2025
Multicultural and International Honor, 2023
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2025
Author Honor, 2022
Américas Award, 1993-2025
Honor, 2022
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Biography Selection, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Middle Selection, 2022
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Finalist, 2022
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2022
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