| We Belong Contributor(s): Hiponia, Cookie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0593112202 ISBN-13: 9780593112205 Publisher: Rocky Pond Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Asian American - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Asian - Juvenile Fiction | Stories In Verse (see Also Poetry) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2020047593 |
| Lexile Measure: 830 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5" W x 7.1" (0.55 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino mythology to create something wholly new. Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance. Glorious and layered, this is a portrait of family and strength for the ages. |