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Reviewed on June 1, 2025 | Spanish Roundup
Gr 6 Up—A timely coming-of-age novel about an immigrant teen finding a place in her new world. Protagonist Valeria "Val" Oca is a New Jersey high schooler who is adjusting to U.S. life far from her Havana, Cuba home. Val's papi, grandparents, and boyfriend Leo are always just a phone call away, but daily life with her mother Ana is a struggle. Together, they tackle the consequences of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
