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The Color of My Words
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Published in 2001 by HarperCollins, The Color of My Words is a children’s novel written by lawyer and author, Lynn Joseph. The novel follows an adolescent protagonist, Ana Rosa, as she observes the world around her and eventually discovers the power of her own voice through writing. The Color of My Words received significant critical recognition, and the International Reading Association and the American Library Association named it a notable book. This study guide refers to the paperback version published in 2000 by Joanna Cotler Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Plot Summary
Each chapter of The Color of My Words begins with a short poem penned by the protagonist, Ana Rosa, who is 12 years old and very observant. In each chapter, Ana Rosa discovers something significant about her world; usually this is connected to the topic of her poem. Through both the poems and the first person story that follows, Ana Rosa reveals more about herself and about the people around her.
As Ana Rosa begins narrating her story, she describes the things and people that are important to her: Mami, who teaches her most life lessons, Unlock all 65 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
