Land of the Cranes
by Aida Salazar • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
48 Total Resources 13 Awards 7 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
- Latino (Latin America)
- Immigrant / Refugee
Year Published 2020
Word Count 22,678
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 890L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 510231, 3 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Detention of persons--Fiction
- Families--California--Los Angeles--Juvenile fiction
- Deportation--United States--Juvenile fiction
- Detention of persons--United States--Juvenile fiction
- Deportation--Fiction
- Illegal aliens--Fiction
- Mexicans--California--Los Angeles--Juvenile fiction
- Families--Fiction
- Immigrants--United States--Juvenile fiction
- Novels in verse
- Immigrants--Fiction
- Mexicans--United States--Fiction
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Aida Salazar
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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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 14
American Sign Language and English (Bilingual) Interview with Aida Salazar
Created by Everywhere Book Fest
Interview with Aida Salazar
Created by Watch. Connect. Read.
Interview with Aida Salazar
Created by The Oaklandside
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards Acceptance Speech 2021 with Aida Salazar
Created by Jane Addams Peace Association
Panel Discussion with Aida Salazar
Created by Jane Addams Peace Association
Panel Discussion with Aida Salazar
Created by Latinx KidLit Book Festival
Panel Discussion with Aida Salazar
Created by Bank Street Library
Interview with Aida Salazar
Created by San Francisco Public Library
Immigrant Experiences in Kidlit Panel Discussion with Aida Salazar
Created by Scholastic
Interview with Aida Salazar
Created by Napa Valley School District (NVUSD) TV
Spanish Interview with Aida Salazar
Created by Napa Valley School District (NVUSD) TV
Interview with Aida Salazar
Created by Oakland Voices
Migrant Stories panel discussion with Aida Salazar
Created by Las Musas
Writing Difficult Topics discussion with Aida Salazar
Created by Las Musas
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Learning Guide from Aida Salazar
Created by Aida Salazar
Teaching Ideas from Lit Lessons
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Discussion Questions from Bitch Bookshelf
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Learning Guide from Scholastic
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Activity Guide from Texas Library Association
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Reading Guide from Jane Addams Peace Association
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Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Dani Gonzalez
Created by Scholastic Audio
Video Book Reading in American Sign Language and English (Bilingual) narrated by Aida Salazar
Created by Everywhere Book Fest
Book Trailers 2
Video Book Trailer from Scholastic
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Author Introduction from Scholastic
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 13
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2021
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2025
Honor, 2021
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2021
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2021
Notable Poetry and Verse Novels, 2011-2025
Selection, 2021
International Latino Book Awards, 2000-2024
Second Place Winner, 2021
Américas Award, 1993-2024
Winner, 2021
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Books for Older Children Honor, 2021
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2021
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2020
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2020
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