Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
- LGBTQ+
Year Published 2012
Word Count 65,500
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 380L
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 149873, 8.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Spanish
- Subject Headings
- Young Adult Fiction | Family | General
- Homosexuality
- Homosexuality--Fiction
- Coming of age--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | LGBTQ
- Mexican-Americans--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Families
- Families--Fiction
- Friendship--Fiction
- Coming of age
- Friendship
- Mexican-Americans
- Young Adult Fiction
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Benjamin Alire Sáenz about Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Author Interviews 7
Meet-the-Author Recording with Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Printz Honor Acceptance Speech, 2013, given by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Interview with Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Interview with Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Interview with Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Interview with Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Interview with Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Teaching Latin America through Literature
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Discussion Questions from Simon & Schuster
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 14
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2023
Author Winner, 2013
Américas Award, 1993-2023
Commended, 2013
Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2023
Commended, 2013
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2023
Winner, 2013
Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, 2009-2022
Finalist, 2013
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2013
Michael L. Printz Award, 2000-2023
Honor, 2013
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2013
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2023
Top 10 Selection, 2013
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2022
Young Adults Selection, 2012
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2022
Selection, 2012
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