Don't Ask Me Where I'm from by Jennifer De Leon

Don't Ask Me Where I'm from

Jennifer De Leon with Elena Garnu (Illustrator)

336 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Don't Ask Me Where I'm from by Jennifer De Leon is a powerful and timely coming-of-age novel that will resonate deeply with readers who are passionate about social justice, identity, and the experiences of first-generation American Latinx youth, offering a hopeful and captivating exploration of racism, immigration, and the complexities of belonging.

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"A funny, perceptive, and much-needed book telling a much-needed story." --Celeste Ng, author of the New York Times bestseller Little Fires Everywhere "Written with humor and grace, with intimacy and empathy, Don't Ask Me Where I'm From is the per...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 978 reviews

Moods

emotional: 72%

hopeful: 63%

reflective: 60%

inspiring: 49%

funny: 24%

informative: 23%

challenging: 21%

tense: 11%

sad: 8%

lighthearted: 5%

adventurous: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

29% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
43% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

77% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

97% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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