Yo, Naomi León (Becoming Naomi León)
by Pam Muñoz Ryan- Item #147286 in
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Ages: 10 - 13
- Format: Paperback Book
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Awards:
Pura Belpré Author Honor ; Newbery Author ; Schneider Family Award
Short Summary
A young girl goes on a quest to find her birth father in Oaxaca, Mexico, in this tender story of family and self-discovery.
Good For:
Authentic Characters and Situations, Subtle Humor, Exploring Family Traditions and Heritage
Topics and Themes:
Custody, Abuse, Belonging, Mexican American Culture, Family
A young girl goes on a quest to find her birth father in Oaxaca, Mexico, in this tender story of family and self-discovery.
Good For:
Authentic Characters and Situations, Subtle Humor, Exploring Family Traditions and Heritage
Topics and Themes:
Custody, Abuse, Belonging, Mexican American Culture, Family
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Naomi León and her brother Owen have been living with their great-grandmother in a trailer park ever since they were abandoned by their troubled, hard-drinking mother seven years ago. Thanks to Gram’s positive thinking and kind heart, Naomi has learned to speak again and has discovered a joy in carving animals out of soap, a Mexican tradition. Owen has finally gotten the surgeries he needs to manage his physical disabilities.
But when the children’s mother unexpectedly shows up with presents and a new boyfriend, their world begins to fall apart. When their mother hatches a plan to separate the children, gain custody of Naomi for the child support, and take off for Las Vegas, Gram whisks the children off to Mexico in a desperate attempt to find their father. There, Naomi discovers a world of friendship, family, and community that will transform her life forever—as well as an artistic heritage that will inspire and guide her.
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But when the children’s mother unexpectedly shows up with presents and a new boyfriend, their world begins to fall apart. When their mother hatches a plan to separate the children, gain custody of Naomi for the child support, and take off for Las Vegas, Gram whisks the children off to Mexico in a desperate attempt to find their father. There, Naomi discovers a world of friendship, family, and community that will transform her life forever—as well as an artistic heritage that will inspire and guide her.
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Product Details
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Ages: 10 - 13
- Product Type: Book
- Page Count: 272 pages
- Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
- Language: Spanish
- Subject & Themes: Family Issues, Pride & Self-Esteem, Hispanic & Latine
- Genre: Realistic Fiction
- ISBN 13: 978-0-439-75572-6