Parent Guide > Lin-Manuel Miranda
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Lin-Manuel Miranda" by Jessica McBirney.
Lin-Manuel Miranda used his passion for hip-hop music and his New York City origins to create unique and successful Broadway musicals.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes America unique?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Lin-Manuel Miranda" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: