The secret story of sonia rodriguez, 2010, 320 pages, alan. The secret story of sonia rodriguez was nominated for the same award. I have a whole class set of homeboyz, another sitomer must read. If you have reluctant readers in your class, discover alan sitomer s amazing stories about teens surviving urban, california life. Sitomer is a nationally renowned speaker specializing in engaging reluctant readers, who received the 2004 award for classroom excellence from the southern california teachers of. Sep 29, 2014 the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer summary. Along with the books that preceded it the hoopster 2005, hiphop high school 2006, and homeboyz 2007 the secret story of sonia rodriguez is part of a loose series of novels that describe the struggles. Sonia s experiences are relatable, entertaining, and enlightening without being to overwhelming. Dec 07, 2008 the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer total.
Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for the latest in ya releases. Synopsis sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born. Dec 23, 2015 the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer in chm, djvu, doc download e book. This book is about a girl named sonia who was born in the u. I really liked the voice that alan lawrence sitomer developed for sonia. Tenthgrader sonia reveals secrets about her life and her hispanic family as she studies hard to. My 12th grade students and i read this book each year. The secret life of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer. Sonia rodriguez, the teenage daughter of illegal mexican immigrants, feels stuck in the middle of two worlds. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer in chm, djvu, doc download ebook. The secret story of sonia rodriguez 2008 is educator and author alan lawrence sitomer s fourth novel for young adult readers. It is amazing to me that this book was not written by an hispanic girl because the story so accurately describes what it is like to be a mexicanamerican girl from a poor family. Bring the book party to your inbox with the novl enewsletter for ya readers.
Alan lawrence sitomer tenthgrader sonia reveals secrets about her life and her hispanic family as she studies hard to become the first rodriguez to finish high school. The secret story of sonia rodriguez free pdf, chm, djvu, doc. Her father has three social security numbers, her mother is pregnant again, and neither of them speaks english. I did not find it realistic at all but after reading alan lawrence sitomers blog and finding out the publisher is disney, i was not surprised by the feel good ending. California teacher of the year alan lawrence sitomer is the author of hardhitting bestsellers like homeboyz. Dec 26, 2008 when sonia has had enough of doing absolutely everything for the family and decides to put her studies first, her ama is outraged. Sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican. What did you love best about the secret story of sonia rodriquez. The secret story of sonia rodriguez was nominated as an ala quick pick recognition for a young adult novel which best engages reluctant readers, though it did not win the award. Consequently, sonia is shipped back to mexico to learn some life lessons from her grandmother. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. I thought sonias story was relatable and wish the ending had been as strong as the beginning.
The secret story of sonia rodriguez summary supersummary. Sonia plans to be the first in her family to graduate high school and go to college. Alan sitomer does an excellent job of giving us a play by play of life for sonia and a view to the secrets that hold sonia in this perpetual state of despair. Sonias experiences are relatable, entertaining, and enlightening without being to.
The secret story of sonia rodriguez book, 2008 worldcat. Alan lawrence sitomer is californias 2007 teacher of the year. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer. The author of the book, alan sitomer, was californias teacher of the year in 2007, receiving special recognition for his ability to engage children who are reluctant. Sep 05, 2009 sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born. But when she puts her schoolwork before her familia, sonias mother sends her to relatives. The secret story of sonia rodriguez book by alan sitomer. Thesecretstoryofsoniarodriguez by store to book issuu. Buy a cheap copy of the secret story of sonia rodriguez book by alan sitomer. The straightforward style and compelling voice make this a book that many teens will be able to draw connections with from the text to their own lives. I say, alan sitomer and blanca vasquez are fantastic and engagaing duo. Alan lawrence sitomer audio books, best sellers, author.
As a california teacher of the year award winner, author of more than 20 books for disney and scholastic, national keynote speaker, and ceo of an edtech company bringing coding for emerging technologies into secondary classrooms, my entire career boils down to. Sitomer has also authored four young adult novels published by disney, which include the hoopster, hiphop high school, homeboyz and the secret story of sonia rodriguez. This book can definitely be used in the classrooms because this is a nonfiction story of a girl who has been through a lot of issues in life, in real life. Recorded books, llc playaway digital audio findaway world, llc. I thought sonia s story was relatable and wish the ending had been as strong as the beginning. Recorded books the secret story of sonia rodriguez. The class settles into the book and reads in silence for the rest of the inclass reading time. Sitomer is an awardwinning teacher in the california school system, in fact californias 2007 teacher of the year. The secret story of sonia rodriguez was engaging and enjoyable.
Sitomer, an acclaimed author as well as californias teacher of the year for 2007, delivers a poignant, funny comingofage story about a firstgeneration hispanic teen torn between her dreams and her familia. The secret story of sonia rodriguez books little, brown books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This book is surely an easy book for teenagers to connect to. Sonia is one of those characters that you really care about. The secret story of sonia rodriguez alan lawrence sitomer. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer. I did not find it realistic at all but after reading alan lawrence sitomer s blog and finding out the publisher is disney, i was not surprised by the feel good ending. The book has its own lesson to teach kids that no matter what the situations in life they have, they need to face it like sonia rodriguez and know what is the most important thing to do that can change their lives later.
Alan lawrence sitomer audio books, best sellers, author bio. Sa sonia is the friend of teeay, a main character from sitomers hiphop high school. The secret story of sonia rodriguez about facebook. This book is about girl named sonia rodriguez, who wants to be the first to graduate from high school. In addition to being an innercity high school english teacher and professor in the graduate school of education at loyola marymount university, mr. Audio excerpt from the secret story of sonia rodriguez. Sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born.
Her hardworking father struggles to support the family while her pregnant mother stays in bed watching telenovelas and calling out for her daughter to run errands or do chorestasks that her brothers are not expected to complete. The secret story of sonia rodriguez eaudiobook, 2009. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer total. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer is a fun and entertaining multiculturaldiversity book. Sonia is determined to graduate, but her familia is standing in her way. The secret story of sonia rodriguez paperback february 9, 2010 by alan lawrence sitomer author visit amazons alan lawrence sitomer page. To date, alan has authored more than 20 books with works ranging from hardhitting ya novels like caged warrior, homeboyz, and hiphop high school to humorous and warm childrens picture books such as daddies do it different, cindersmella and daddys zigzagging bedtime story. Sonia lives with her mom and dad, uncle, and brothers. Despite her duties at home, sonia struggles to keep up with her schoolwork. Explore alans titles in detail by clicking on the buttons below the full list. The daughter of illegal immigrants from mexico, all she wants to do is make good her fathers efforts to get her the opportunities that are available in america and who works three jobs to pay for them. As a california teacher of the year award winner, author of more than 20 books for disney and scholastic, national keynote speaker, and ceo of an edtech company bringing coding for emerging technologies into secondary classrooms, my entire career boils down to one simple ambition. The secret story of sonia rodriguez 2008 is educator and author alan lawrence sitomers fourth novel for young adult readers. All about the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer.
The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer goodreads. Click to read more about the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer. The secret story of sonia rodriguez is a story about a girl who is an american citizen, but parents are not. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. Safe at second, scott johnson, 1999, juvenile fiction, 245 pages. Sonia s mother spends most of her time in bed, watching soap operas, and letting sonia clean up after her brothers. Sonias mother spends most of her time in bed, watching soap operas, and letting sonia clean up after her brothers.
Sonia rodriguez is the americanborn daughter of illegal mexican immigrants. Jan 09, 2009 listen to secret story of sonia rodriguez audiobook by alan lawrence sitomer. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence. They take her ambitions to graduate and continue school as a personal offense and a sign that she doesnt care about her family enough. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer sonias family is lowincome, lowminded, and not entirely legal immigrants from mexico. When sonia has had enough of doing absolutely everything for the family and decides to put her studies first, her ama is outraged. Sitomer is a nationally renowned speaker specializing in engaging reluctant readers, who received the 2004 award for classroom excellence from the southern california. The book has its own lesson to teach kids that no matter what the situations in life they have, they need to face it like sonia rodriguez and. Dec 09, 2008 sharp, wise, and extremely insightful, the secret story of sonia rodriguez is an eyeopening and attention grabbing book. The american library association named homeboyz a top ten book of the year 2008, receiving the prestigious ala quick pick recognition for young adult novel which best engages. Nov 22, 2018 if you have reluctant readers in your class, discover alan sitomer s amazing stories about teens surviving urban, california life. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Listen to secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence.