Meet Josefina: An Amercian Girl
No. of pages 85
Published: 1997
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"Meet Josefina: An American Girl" introduces readers to Josefina Montoya, a young girl growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1824. As part of a traditional Hispanic family, Josefina navigates her daily life while embracing her culture and family heritage. The story unfolds against the backdrop of significant changes in her community, as the arrival of American settlers and new ideas challenge her way of life. Through her adventures, Josefina demonstrates resilience and curiosity, reflecting on themes of family, friendship, and the importance of cultural identity. Young readers are invited to experience Josefina’s journey of self-discovery and growth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: American Girl, American Girl Beforever .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.
There are 85 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by American Girl Publishing Inc .
Valerie Tripp is the award-winning author of more than 40 books of historical fiction in the American Girl series. She also writes stories, songs, and poems for The Superkids Reading Program, and is a founder and the Editorial Director of Boys Camp. A frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and scout troops, Tripp graduated magna cum laude from the first co-educated class at Yale University in 1973. In 1981, she received a Masters of Education from Harvard, where she focused on reading education. She resides in Silver Spring, Maryland.
