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We Belong

by Cookie Hiponia Everman
ebook
An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino mythology to create something wholly new.
Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance. Glorious and layered, this is a portrait of family and strength for the ages.
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Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

Kindle Book

  • Release date: March 30, 2021

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780593112212
  • Release date: March 30, 2021

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780593112212
  • File size: 9112 KB
  • Release date: March 30, 2021
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Kindle Book
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subjects

Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Mythology Poetry

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:830
Text Difficulty:4-5

An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino mythology to create something wholly new.
Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance. Glorious and layered, this is a portrait of family and strength for the ages.
Expand title description text
Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Mythology Poetry