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The Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez
Contributor(s): Sitomer, Alan Lawrence

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ISBN: 0007623744     ISBN-13: 9781423110729
Publisher: Jump at the Sun
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Published: September 2008
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Annotation: Sitomer, an acclaimed author as well as California's Teacher of the Year for 2007, delivers a poignant, funny coming-of-age story about a first-generation Hispanic teen torn between her dreams and her "familia."
Additional Information
Library of Congress Subjects:
01
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino
- Young Adult Fiction | Family - Multigenerational
Dewey: Mexican Americans; Fiction.
LCCN: Mexican Americans; J
Age Level: 1.25
Grade Level: 1.08
Guided Reading: 0
Awards: Virginia Readers Choice Award, Nominee, High School, 2012
Tayshas Reading, Commended, Young Adult, 2009
Green Mountain Book Award, Nominee, Grades 9-12, 2012
 
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Publisher Description:
Sonia Rodriguez was born in the United States, but her parents are Mexican immigrants who came to California before she was born. Her father has three Social Security numbers, her mother is pregnant (again), and neither of them speak English. Sonia's mother spends most of her time in bed, watching soap operas, and letting Sonia clean up after her brothers. Sonia's father works dutifully to support his family, but he knows that his daughter's dreams are bigger than making tamales for family get-togethers. When Sonia attempts to put school work before her familia, her mother decides that it's time for Sonia to visit her grandmother in Mexico to learn "the ways of the old world." While in Mexico, Sonia spends time with her wise grandmother and her cousin Maria who teach her that while familia is important, the most important thing is to follow your heart. Sonia returns to the States determined to succeed in school, but the birth of her new twin siblings, inappropriate advances from her drunk uncle (Drunkle), and a forbidden relationship with an El Salvadorian boy push school to the back burner. If only Sonia can find the time to cook dinner, secretly meet with her boyfriend, avoid her Drunkle, AND finish her homework, she just might be able to graduate from high school...
 
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