Jimena Pérez Can Fly
Description
Argueta tells the story of 10-year-old Jimena Pérez, who unexpectedly journeys from her home in El Salvador to the U.S. Told in a sequence of short poems, this poignant story introduces Jimena's home through her senses.
Awards: 2020 Skipping Stones Honor Award; 2019 Kirkus Reviews Best Books.
Activities
Understanding Emotions
Jimena’s mother and father decide that it is best for her and her mother to leave their home, El Salvador. Even though they love their country, they ...
Four Square Summary
In the story, Jimena goes on a long journey from her home in El Salvador to Mexico. Think about Jimena’s journey. After reading the story, fold a pie...
Scenery Art
Jimena describes the different scenes throughout the book in great detail: the San Jacinto Market, Planes de Renderos, and the journey to Mexico. Her...
