Rudolfo Anaya’s story of Antonio in Bless Me, Ultima brings to light traditional Chicano culture. Listen to Amanda Gallegos talk about the importance of reading about someone with whom she could identify, and how she worked with others to make sure this beautiful novel is still read in schools today.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Watch a video and answer contextual questions
• Explore the reasons why representation is important in the broader culture
• Build vocabulary and reading comprehension skills