The story of Esperanza Rising is not only told with these fairy tale qualities in mind, but with a subtle magical element as well – an element that serves to connect her past, present, and future as she begins to recognize, understand, and appreciate qualities she never knew existed within herself. Esperanza Rising is undoubtedly about the human experience before anything else. In fact, Esperanza Rising provides an unforgettable journey against a metaphorical backdrop of crocheted mountains and valleys that brings a simple yet profound explanation and meaning to the cycle of life. Although we know the time and place in Esperanza’s world, we are caught up by this magical element and by life’s subtle messages that appear at the most unexpected moments.
I read kids books is what I do. It's just me, reading kids books and writing my thoughts. I have a M.Ed. in Children's Literature, so in my years of researching children’s literature, I’ve found that children’s literature is essential to the personal and academic development of all children because it is a window that not only opens, but also reflects the diversity of our human experience. More importantly, it lets young readers and readers of all ages know that children and people like them are worthy of being in books. If you have any questions, comments, observations, or if you just want to say hello, send me an email.
