Victor Is Not My Name! tells the true story of a young immigrant who arrives in the United States facing poverty, self-doubt, bullying, and a deep belief that he is destined to fail. Ashamed of his background and even his own name, he struggles to see any future for himself.
Everything begins to change when a caring teacher recognizes his potential and challenges him to see himself differently.
By learning to embrace his name, Victor, meaning βwinner,β he begins a journey toward confidence, resilience, and success. This book is especially meaningful for students who feel overlooked, discouraged, or unsure of their worth.
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Teachers can use each of the short chapters in this book as a springboard for discussing social issues such as racism, poverty, fatalism, resilience, college, healthy relationships, and personal transformation.
From Risk to Promise is a systematic, 3-book curriculum that supports educators in developing schoolwide Cultures of Prosperity. This wealth of resources features a facilitation manual for school leaders, a self-study handbook for teacher teams, and a guide of over 150 ready-to-implement classroom activities.
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