Article Title
Keywords
Excellent, Primary, Intermediate, realistic fiction, immigration, friendship, family, Mexican, American
Document Type
Book Review
Abstract
Margarita (Margie) is proud of her American birth and is embarrassed by the Mexican culture of her parents. However, when her cousin Lupe comes straight from Mexico to live with them, Margie finds it impossible to ignore her Mexican heritage. Having Lupe in class is embarrassing. Margie is expected to help Lupe by translating for her, but she can't speak Spanish very well and just ends up more frustrated. Even at home, Margie's parents speak entirely in Spanish for Lupe, and Margie has a hard time understanding anything at home. Eventually, Margie recognizes Lupe's kindness and courage and is more willing to embrace her family’s Mexican traditions. The girls become as close as sisters and continue mixing their languages and cultures.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Iba, Rachel
(2018)
"Dancing Home,"
Children's Book and Media Review: Vol. 39:
Iss.
8, Article 14.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cbmr/vol39/iss8/14