Esperanza Rising

Esperanza Rising is a way for students to become more "cultured." Today we see society through the lenses of mainstream tv, novels, and music. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, we all can use diversity. Esperanza Rising does this in way that can submerge students without being forced. Simply by presenting the book and discussing it will give most students a different view than what they are use to. This different views are what makes America what it is considered to be, "The Melting Pot." While we portray these many different cultures, the blend doesn't always come together. With Esperanza Rising Spanish heritage and ways can be implemented into the minds of the youth.

We are constantly being bombarded on the struggles with immigration with our country. But the problem is we only see our side of the story. Esperanza Rising we see this other side which portrays the struggles of a family that is forced to make decisions. They make the decision to come to America and we see the evolution of a family. This can give students AND adults views that are needed as they are lacking in our mainstream views. While it might not affect how you feel, it at least gives you a broader viewing and understanding, and hopefully a respect for other cultures. These cultures that we have taken and integrated into our own culture.