The Education of Margot Sanchez

I like the fact that there's Spanish and English in this book, I think it would be an interesting aspect to bring into a classroom. However, there was some content that wouldn't be appropriate for a High School Classroom and there's partying in the book. I felt like there were some cliché’s, one that I see often in books, is when a character is told not to see someone and they do it in secret, but out of spite, not love/interest. I thought the differences in social classes and the fact that the author distinguishes it, is nice. I do feel like it is a cliché, but also true about peer pressure from other kids that might have more money. I thought the book was an easy read, which is good for young adults, there were some words that they might need to look up as they read so they understand what's being said.

Overall I don't think that I would teach this book in my classroom, but I would find a book that has that Spanglish aspect; because, I don’t think a lot of High School students would read books like that and it would be interesting on how they view the book and how it's written.  I also like that the character deals with peer pressure, but I would like to see a character who feels that peer pressure and doesn’t care about it. I want to provide a book where someone experiences it and doesn’t give and how they struggle or don’t struggle with it. I want to read something that is different, not similar to what I’ve read in other books as well.