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Running
by Natalia Sylvester
Natalia Sylvester’s “Running” follows Mari, a 15-year-old Cuban American girl who finds her voice as her dad runs for U.S. president. Unfortunately for her parents, this means Mari is starting to question her dad’s political stances and policies, things she’s often been told she’s too young to understand.
This was refreshing to read because it centers on a strong-willed Latina que no se queda calladita. She’s believable and flawed and not at all a cliche. “Running” covers themes such as family loyalty, immigration, and privilege and hypocrisy within the Latinx community (which like all communities covers a wide range of identities and experiences). I am grateful that we have more stories like this because they encourage young people to play a more active role in politics. We as adults need to listen to the youth more.
This was refreshing to read because it centers on a strong-willed Latina que no se queda calladita. She’s believable and flawed and not at all a cliche. “Running” covers themes such as family loyalty, immigration, and privilege and hypocrisy within the Latinx community (which like all communities covers a wide range of identities and experiences). I am grateful that we have more stories like this because they encourage young people to play a more active role in politics. We as adults need to listen to the youth more.