Want students to read more? So does Townsend Press. That's why we created the Townsend Library—a collection of high-interest paperbacks that engage readers. These books feature compelling human stories and include an afterword and author commentary to deepen readers' enjoyment. Acclaimed by educators and readers alike, each Townsend Library book is available to schools for $3.
Note: This is a bilingual book! Each page
features text in English and Spanish.
As a little girl, Maria Cardenas was a migrant worker, moving with her family from one filthy camp to another. When she was able to attend middle school, she sat frightened and silent in the back of the classroom.
At 17, Maria was a mother—abused, alone, and barely able to read.
Today Maria is an award-winning elementary school teacher. Every day, her students learn from her that they, too, can succeed when the world might say success is impossible.
This is Maria's story.