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: Spanish vocabulary featured
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Book Awards: Américas Award & Honor Books, Pura Belpré Award & Honor Books
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
Audiobook: No
Age Level: Middle Grade
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
Book Series: Across Cultures in YA: Hispanic Heritage, Coming of Age: Big Changes, Growing Up Along the Border: Stories for Middle Grades and Young Adults
9780375840890