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My Name is Maria Isabel is an early chapter book from 1995 written by Alma Flor Ada that is still relevant and worth reading and sharing today. Maria is in a new classroom where there are already two Marias. The teacher suggests that Maria Isabel be called Mary instead. How can Maria Isabel let her teacher know that she was named for her father’s mother and another loved grandmother, and taking the name Mary is giving up a part of herself, an important part of her identity. It’s a good book for kids who are learning to read chapter books on their own, and a good novel for families to read and discuss together. Learn more about Alma Flor Ada and her fantastic books for kids.
- Buy the paperback from Amazon
- Listen on Kindle
- Teachers, try the “My Name is Maria Isabel Scholastic Book Guide”
- Teachers, also try the study guide by Novel-Ties!
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