Showing 1–2 of 2 titles

• Audience: Older
• Genre: General Fiction
• Award year: 2006

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  Becoming Naomi León

  By Pam Muñoz Ryan

  In “Becoming Naomi León,” Muñoz Ryan writes convincingly about the love that binds an extended family together. Characters are well-drawn and balanced, relationships are honest, and Naomi's growing awareness of her cultural heritage and sense of self will keep readers engrossed.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2006 (Honor Title)
  • Middle, Older
  • ISBN: 9780439269698
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  The Tequila Worm

  By Viola Canales

  In her debut novel, Canales shows, through a series of vignettes, how a Latina child maintains her cultural integrity with pride and humor while living within another culture. Without sentimentality, Canales develops fascinating characters who provide wonderful insights into the Latino cultural experience.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2006 (Medal Winner)
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9780385746748