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“Voces de Sueños:” Celebrating Latino Stories
in Schools
Students engage in the interactive reading experience of
“En un Lugar de la Mancha” lesson series.

Hispanic Studies Read-Aloud Series

During Hispanic Heritage Month, students participated in the “En un Lugar de la Mancha” lesson series, an
engaging exploration of the classic tale of Don Quixote de la Mancha. This interactive session guided students
through a dramatic reading inspired by Don Quixote’s famous encounter with windmills, enabling them to
make cross-disciplinary connections between physical science and language arts.

“Voces de Sueños:” Celebrating Latino Stories in Schools
Designed for students in grades K-5, the “Voces de Sueños:” Celebrating Latino Stories in Schools highlighted the
achievements and life stories of underrepresented individuals. Written by Hispanic and Latino authors, these
books feature characters from Hispanic and Latino communities or cultural heritage, helping young readers
connect with the characters and their experiences. Interactive read-aloud sessions with the authors fostered
meaningful connections between students and literature. Participating schools received a generous collection
of books to enhance their classroom libraries and promote ongoing learning.

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