Cruzita and the Mariacheros
by Ashley Granillo
Pura Belpré Children’s Author Honor Book
Cruzita is going to... read more
27 Total Resources 4 Awards 5 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 2024
Word Count 51,530
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 550406, 8 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Music
- Lists With This Book
- 2025 Vibrant Voices Titles for Kids
Our Original Resources 8
Meet-the-Author Recording with Ashley Granillo about Cruzita and the Mariacheros
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Ashley Granillo
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Ashley Granillo “Cruzita and the Mariacheros For Teachers, By Teachers Series”
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 9
Meet-the-Author Recording with Ashley Granillo
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Ashley Granillo “Cruzita and the Mariacheros For Teachers, By Teachers Series”
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Panel discussion with Ashley Granillo
Created by Latinx KidLit Book Festival
Guest Post by Ashley Granillo
Created by Teen Librarian Toolbox
Guest Post by Ashley Granillo
Created by Multicultural Children's Book Day
Interview with Ashley Granillo
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Interview with Ashley Granillo
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Interview with Ashley Granillo
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Interview with Ashley Granillo
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Educator Guide from New York Public Library
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Discussion Guide from Lerner
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by E.J. Lavery
Created by Recorded Books
Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 4
International Latino Book Awards, 2000-2025
Bronze Winner, 2025
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2025
Author Honor, 2025
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2025
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Author Honor, 2025
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