Available Thursday, March 19!

Bring your family’s read-aloud of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan to life with our interactive read-aloud poster. Designed especially for homeschool families and book-loving classrooms, this poster invites kids to engage with the story through creative, hands-on activities as they listen and read along.

As Esperanza’s journey unfolds—from her family’s ranch in Mexico to the migrant camps of California—children will explore the characters, culture, and key moments that shape the story.

The poster includes thoughtfully designed sections that help readers interact with the novel in meaningful ways:

• Character Portraits – Draw and imagine the story’s main characters as they appear in the book.
• Spanish-to-English Vocabulary – Record and learn Spanish words woven throughout the story.
• Story Location Map – Trace Esperanza’s journey from Mexico to California.
• Event Summary Blocks – Capture the most important moments of the plot.
• Important Traditions – Explore traditions and cultural elements mentioned in the novel.

Plus, Read-Aloud Poster favorites like Readers and Ratings, a Chapter Tracker, and discussion starters to enhance your read-aloud experience.

Perfect for ages 9 and up, this poster turns listening into active learning and helps children build comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural awareness while enjoying a powerful story.

By the time you reach the final chapter, your poster will become a visual keepsake of your family’s reading journey—filled with drawings, notes, and discoveries made along the way.

Product Details

• Designed to accompany Esperanza Rising
• Downloadable digital files; print the poster as a blueprint
• Engaging visual layout with interactive activity sections
• Perfect for homeschool read-alouds, literature units, and book clubs
  

Want more details? See our Read-Aloud Poster Spotlight blog post.

Looking for the printed version of this poster? Look here!

Posters don’t come with a copy of the book; check your library, bookstore, or choose an audiobook. You decide!

Heads-up: This Read-Aloud Poster and accompanying Activity Guide are digital downloads, so be sure to provide your e-mail on the checkout page! You’ll receive the files in a separate e-mail from SendOwl Downloads. You will have a limited number of downloads. Please save to your computer before opening on another device.

For help with choosing your poster size or printing your file, click on the links. Although the poster can be printed at any size, it was originally designed for 28x40 inch paper. The closest size commonly available at US printers such as Office Depot is known as Arch E1 and prints at 30”x42”. Printing recommendations are detailed in the Activity Guide.