Kristy Placido

About

Kristy Placido is an accomplished teacher, presenter and author. She taught Spanish at all levels for 25 years, provides teacher training on Acquisition-Driven Instruction, and works for Wayside Publishing as a Developmental Editor. Kristy has presented at ACTFL, CSCTFL, MIWLA, and numerous other state and regional conferences. She is a popular author as well, having written numerous Comprehension-based™ Readers, teacher’s guides, ancillary materials and curricula for all levels. Kristy was the Michigan World Language Association High School Teacher of the Year in 2021.

Kristy's Programs

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Esmeralda, la tortuguita marina

Newly hatched sea turtle Esmeralda faces many perils as she tries to find her way to the ocean!

Novice Low — Novice Mid
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Frida Kahlo

Biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, an icon of strength, courage, and audacity.

Novice Mid — Intermediate Low
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Robo en la noche

Makenna moves to Costa Rica and uncovers a dangerous and illegal bird trading scheme.

Novice Mid — Intermediate Low
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Nuits mystérieuses à Lyon

During a summer in France, Kevin escapes into a book and enters a world of long-ago adventures.

Novice Mid — Novice High
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Émeraude, le bébé tortue marine

Newly hatched sea turtle Esmeralda faces many perils as she tries to find her way to the ocean!

Novice Low — Novice Mid
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Hasta la sepultura

Adriana follows a series of clues from Morocco, to Alcalá de Henares, to Salamanca, Spain where she goes underground to uncover an ancient mystery.

Intermediate Low — Intermediate High
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Mata la piñata

In this spoof of a horror story, a piñata comes to life and seeks revenge on teenage birthday party guests!

Novice Low — Novice Mid
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Noche de oro

In this sequel to Robo en la noche, 20 year old Makenna Parker returns to Costa Rica for more perilous adventures!

Novice Mid — Intermediate Low
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Noches misteriosas en Granada

During a summer in Spain, 18 year old Kevin escapes into a book and enters a world of long-ago adventures.

Novice Mid — Intermediate Low
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Vidas impactantes

Explore the fascinating stories of six influential and inspirational Spanish speakers.

Intermediate Low — Intermediate High
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Laritza

The choir director notices Honduran-American Laritza's singing talent, but the racist actions of some students creates an obstacle for achieving her goals.

Novice Low — Novice High
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Le Vol des oiseaux

When Nathalie's father takes a new job in Cameroon, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous scheme.

Novice Mid — Novice High
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Abejas exploradoras

The future of the bee colony depends on explorer bees Gabriela and Isabela.

Novice Low — Novice Mid
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Leyendas impactantes

These six Latin American traditional legends will captivate you!

Novice Mid — Intermediate Low
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Esmeralda, die kleine Meeresschildkröte

Newly hatched sea turtle Esmeralda faces many perils as she tries to find her way to the ocean!

Novice Low — Novice High
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Mysteriöse Nächte in Regensburg

While in Germany for. the summer, Kevin accidentally escapes into a book of long ago-adventures and discovers that nothing is as it appears....especially at night!

Novice Mid — Intermediate Low
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Testigo: La historia de Brayan

After Brayan witnesses a horrific crime, he is forced to flee his home in Guatemala and attempt to reunite with his mother in the United States.

Novice Mid — Intermediate Low
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Brandon Brown entdeckt Bayern

Brandon Brown just cannot stay out of trouble, even in Bavaria. Will his parents find out?

Novice Low — Novice High
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Brandon Brown à la conquête de Québec

Brandon Brown can't seem to stay out of trouble.

Novice Low — Novice Mid
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Brandon Brown versus Yucatán

Brandon Brown just cannot stay out of trouble, and this time, the consequences might be more than he can handle.

Novice Low — Novice Mid

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