DANCING HOME by Alma Flor Ada & Gabriel M. Zubizarreta
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Authors: Alma Flor Ada & Gabriel M. Zubizarreta
A heartfelt story about identity, friendship and discovering where you truly belong.
Margie has worked hard to fit in at her American school. She wants everyone to see her as completely American, and she does her best to hide anything that might make her seem different. But when her cousin Lupe arrives from Mexico to stay with the family, Margie’s carefully built image begins to unravel.
For Lupe, the move is just as difficult. Ever since her father left Mexico to find work in the United States, home hasn’t felt quite the same. Now she must adapt to a new country, a new language and a new school - all while hoping to be reunited with her father.
At first, the cousins struggle to understand each other. But through shared experiences, family connections and the joy of dance, Margie and Lupe slowly discover that they may have more in common than they thought.
Why you should treat-your-shelf:
- A warm and relatable story about family, friendship and belonging
- Explores themes of identity, immigration and cultural pride
- Encourages empathy and understanding between different experiences
- Written in an engaging, accessible style perfect for middle grade readers
DANCING HOME is a moving story about learning to embrace who you are while finding your place in a new world - and discovering that sometimes the best way forward is to move together in the same rhythm.