The Tequila Worm
Sofia is a Mexican-American living in Texas. When she is accepted to a prestigious, predominantly white boarding school, she learns how to meld her Mexican-American roots with her new life. The author includes lots of detail about Mexican culture and heritage.
Language: English,Spanish vocabulary featured
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Folks Tales and Myths Strong Girls and Women Big Responsibilities Bicultural Kids Coming of Age ELL Stories Family and Friends Identity Religion and Spirituality School Race, Racism, and Prejudice
Genre: Fiction
Format: Novel
Age Level: Middle Grade (9-14)
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
Book Series: Across Cultures in YA: Hispanic Heritage Coming of Age: Big Changes Growing Up Along the Border: Stories for Young Adults
9780375840890