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"Sisters Matilde, Pastora, Camila, and Flor thought they knew each other well, until Flor--inspired by a documentary her daughter Ona made her watch--decides she wants a living wake, a party to bring her family and community together and celebrate the long life she's led, while she's still around to enjoy it. She's not ill, as far as anybody knows, but Flor does have a gift: she can predict, to the day, when someone will die. Has she foreseen her...
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Piñata Books, Arte Público Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Presents a memoir about identity as Jasminne Mendez ultimately assumes aspects of both her parents' culture and society at large to become Dominican American.
"Presents a memoir about identity as Jasminne Mendez ultimately assumes aspects of both her parents' culture and society at large to become Dominican American."--
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HarperCollinsEspañol
Pub. Date
[2023]
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Español
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"Por la sangre de las mujeres Marte corre una magia que les concede dones especiales. Creciendo en República Dominicana, y luego al migrar a Nueva York, las hermanas Flor, Matilde, Pastora y Camila aprendieron a valerse de ellos, y de la fuerza de su vínculo, para protegerse de las hostilidades del mundo. Pero también, a callarse sus deseos, temores y anhelos más profundos. Por eso, cuando Flor anuncia que va a celebrar un velorio en vida, el...
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Counterpoint
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Aquilino Gonell came to the United States from the Dominican Republic as a young boy. Although he spoke no English, he dedicated himself to his adopted land, striving for the American dream. Determined to be a success story, he joined the army to pay forcollege. He saw action in Iraq and returned home with PTSD. Believing in the promise of our government, he focused on healing himself and supporting his family. His hard work paid off when he landed...
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Kokila
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dream of being an artist"--
"A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dream of being an artist in this debut coming-of-age graphic novel inspired by the author's tween years. Eighth grade in New York City means one thing: It’s time to start applying to high schools! While her friends are looking...
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