Dreamers by Yuyi Morales

Author and illustrator, Yuyi Morales, uses her own experiences of migrating from Mexico to America in 1994 in the picture book Dreamers. Travelling with her young son they finally arrive on America soil. They face many cultural challenges, including learning a new language and new customs.

Her visits to San Francisco Public Library and its wealth of wonderful books offer an opportunity to learn about this new, strange country. Book after book she learns about new customs, learns to speak English and also finds a new career. Through support and her own perseverance, she and her son can call America their new home. There is a Spanish version of Dreamers called Soñadores.

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales
Illustrator: Yuyi Morales
Publisher: Neal Porter Books
ISBN: 9780823440559

Teaching Resources: Dreamers by Yuyi Morales

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

Holiday House: Dreamers Educator’s Guide
Holiday House: Dreamers Event Kit
Library Lessons with Books: Dreamers By Yuyi Morales
Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast: The Making of Dreamers: Yuyi Morales’ Photo Essay
Share My Lesson: Book Discussion Guide
Share My Lesson: Immigration Lesson Plans and Resources
Yuyi Morales Official Website
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Books by Yuyi Morales

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Dreamers by Yuyi Morales