L. King Pérez

Books by This Author

First Day in Grapes

Illustration of young boy standing in front of grape fields
Illustrated by: Robert Casilla
Age Level: 9-12
Language: English, Spanish vocabulary featured

Chico has had lots of first days, like the first day of artichokes and the first day of onions. Today will be his first day in grapes as his family arrives in a new place to harvest a new crop. Despite some trouble from some bullies, Chico has a good first day — and he may even be at this school long enough to participate in the math contest! Through Chico's eyes, students will have a new appreciation for what it's like for migrant kids or other kids who move a lot and who always know they have a new first day just around the corner.