The Day You Begin
Jacqueline Woodson
Rigoberto, who has immigrated from Venezuela, feels singled out when his classmates laugh as he introduces himself. His experience includes speaking with the language of home and feeling apart from the people around him. Later he meets Angelina and realizes that he is not alone in feeling like an outsider. The story follows a young immigrant as a difficult classroom moment gives way to shared understanding and a sense of connection with classmates.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
