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Gr 6 Up—In this coming-of-age memoir for teens, Mendez shares her struggle to reconcile her different cultures in a world that isn't built to understand or accept their intersection. Growing up as an Afro-Latina in Louisiana, Mendez never quite fit into any of the usual boxes. Where do you check off "Black girl who speaks Spanish"? Across 10 thoughtful essays, the memoirist presents a childhood of constant culture clash. Her conservative Dominican family frowned upon dating, heels, and shaving, keeping her worlds apart from her white peers. Even though the girl enjoyed speaking English more, at home, she had to speak Spanish. She even cre...Log In or Sign Up to Read More