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An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio

by Judith Ortiz Cofer

Middle grade · ages 10–14 · grades 5–9 · 760L · 165 pages · 1995

Why we'd hand it over

Authentic, lyrical short stories that let kids see themselves or their neighbors with dignity—rare for 1995 middle grade, still uncommon now; vocabulary is lush but context makes it navigable for strong readers.

Where to get it

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An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio by Judith Ortiz Cofer (ages 10–14) — ChapterScout