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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
by Erika L. Sánchez
There is so much to love about this book.
Julia, the main character, is a sarcastic but also hilarious and creative teen, who views herself as the black sheep of her mexican family.
This book beautifully weaves an exploration of Julia's psyche, while also expanding Julia's perspective as she slowly grows from learning secrets those around her have.
Julia is not always a likable character, she at times is whiny, obtuse, or self-involved, but she feels incredibly authentic. It felt like she was a teen that I have worked with, and I loved the bursts of insight into the people important to her.
Sanchez manages to explore issues of immigration, sexual health, poverty, race, and grief, thru a candid and often heart wrenching exploration of Julia's life after personal tragedy strikes. Amazingly, rarely is Julia a character garnering pity, sympathy completely, but her strength and perspective means she rarely feels like a tragic figure.
Well worth a read for any fans of YA fiction, probably some of the best examination of grief and depression I have read.
Julia, the main character, is a sarcastic but also hilarious and creative teen, who views herself as the black sheep of her mexican family.
This book beautifully weaves an exploration of Julia's psyche, while also expanding Julia's perspective as she slowly grows from learning secrets those around her have.
Julia is not always a likable character, she at times is whiny, obtuse, or self-involved, but she feels incredibly authentic. It felt like she was a teen that I have worked with, and I loved the bursts of insight into the people important to her.
Sanchez manages to explore issues of immigration, sexual health, poverty, race, and grief, thru a candid and often heart wrenching exploration of Julia's life after personal tragedy strikes. Amazingly, rarely is Julia a character garnering pity, sympathy completely, but her strength and perspective means she rarely feels like a tragic figure.
Well worth a read for any fans of YA fiction, probably some of the best examination of grief and depression I have read.