Laura Esquivel – Author Biography

Como agua para chocolate by Laura Esquivel – Author Biography – Reading Comprehension Resource

A comprehensive and accessible resource designed to introduce students to the life and work of Mexican author Laura Esquivel, with a focus on her internationally acclaimed novel Como agua para chocolate. This reading-based resource includes a detailed yet simplified biography in Spanish, followed by a wide variety of structured activities to test comprehension and reinforce vocabulary in context.

Key features:

Full Spanish biography of Laura Esquivel, written in clear, student-friendly language

Eight varied exercises including true/false, multiple choice, sentence completion, and open-ended questions

Focus on key themes such as culture, identity, and literary style

Answer key included for ease of marking or self-assessment

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce understanding and encourage deeper analysis

Ideal for building reading comprehension skills while exploring an essential voice in contemporary Mexican literature.