Editor's Note

Celebrate National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with Storyworks 3! 

By Storyworks 3 Editors
September 30, 2020

Are you looking for texts to help you celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with your students? Check out these stories that highlight Hispanic/Latinx characters, authors, and real-life role models.

Martina the Little Cockroach

Your students will love this dramatic adaptation of a Cuban folktale about a beautiful bug and a cake with special powers.

"Mango, Abuela, and Me"

Mia's grandmother comes to live with her -- but doesn't speak English. How will they get to know each other? Find out in Meg Medina's charming fiction piece, which describes the special relationship between a young girl and her grandmother.

"Jesselyn Silva: Tough Girl"

Meet hard-working Jesselyn Silva, a young boxer with big dreams. Her uplifting true story will inspire your students to work hard and never give up.

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