Marin, Esperanza's friend, moved away. Esperanza was sad. Marin had been her confidante. They shared secrets, and Esperanza thought they would be friends forever.
Minerva, Esperanza's friend, loved to write. She wrote poems about love, life, and freedom. Esperanza admired Minerva's talent.
Esperanza's teacher, Mr. Ruiz, asked the class to write a composition about their favorite season. Esperanza wrote about summer. When she read her composition aloud, the class laughed. She realized that some people didn't take her seriously.
