Imagine

Title: Imagine

Author: Juan Felipe Herrera

Illustrator: Lauren Castillo

Reader’s Interest: “Imagine what you could do…”

Brief Overview:

Imagine is Juan Felipe’s journey as a little boy experiencing change and his ability to achieve his dreams. Juan Felipe grew up saying goodbye to friends as he and his family moved through small farming towns. When old enough, he attended a school in the larger city with little knowledge of English. He dedicated his time to learn English by practicing the unfamiliar words and reciting them in Spanish. Using ink-filled pens he formed stories, created poetry, and eventually turned them into songs. The story ends with Juan Felipe reading his poetry book at the Library of Congress.

Why you think this book would be interesting to students:

Imagine is an inspiring story for young children of all ages to see that no matter their previous life experiences they can achieve whatever they want. It’s a good story to show that hard work and dedication can help one be successful.