Dreamers
by Yuyi Morales
Holiday House 2018
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- immigration
- family
- hope and resilience
- identity and belonging
- books and libraries
- dreams and creativity
- culture and heritage
About this book
Dreamers is Yuyi Morales’s tender picture-book memoir about coming to the United States with her baby son and discovering the power of stories. With spare text and luminous art, it celebrates resilience, family, and the welcoming magic of the public library. Young readers see how courage and creativity help make a new place feel like home. Perfect for sharing with children who are new to school, a new country, or simply ready to dream big.
Setting: contemporary United States; an immigrant’s journey from Mexico, with scenes in a public library
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dreamers right for my child?
Yes — Dreamers is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.9, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include immigration, family, hope and resilience.
How long does it take to read Dreamers?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, Dreamers takes around 8m to finish. The book has 650 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Dreamers have an AR quiz?
Yes — Dreamers has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Dreamers?
Dreamers has an AR reading level of 1.9, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.