About This Book
"Streets of Gold" is a poignant biographical picture book based on the early 20th-century memoir of Mary Antin. It chronicles her family's difficult decision to leave Russia due to tyrannical rule and their arduous journey to America. The story highlights the challenges and hopes associated with immigration, focusing on Mary's resilience and her embrace of new opportunities, particularly education, in her adopted homeland. It's an excellent resource for discussing themes of freedom, perseverance, and cultural adaptation with children aged 6-10.
Mary Antin comes to America to flee the tyrannical rule of the Czar of Russia. In America, Mary has many more opportunities than she had in her homeland. Will she be able to take advantage of them?
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why did Mary's family decide to leave Russia? What does "tyrannical rule" mean?
2
What were some of the challenges Mary and her family faced when they came to America?
3
What new opportunities did Mary find in America that she didn't have in Russia?
4
How do you think Mary felt about leaving her home and starting over in a new country?
5
What does it mean to be brave, and how did Mary show bravery?
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