Margarita Engle writes wonderful books for young readers, often drawing on her Cuban heritage. You might know her from Enchanted Air, a beautiful memoir in verse. She's a great choice if you enjoy poetry and stories about family and culture.
Enchanted air
Enchanted air
Synopsis
Margarita feels like she belongs to two worlds: the vibrant, fairy-tale-like island of Cuba, and the lonely, bustling city of Los Angeles. She longs for the summer trips to her mother's homeland, finding solace in words and images when school feels isolating. This is the story of a young girl navigating her dual identity and finding her place.
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Margarita EngleProtagonist
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Edition
Enchanted airUnknown, 2015
192 pages
Simon & SchusterLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781481435222First edition.
