How the García girls lost their accents
- ISBN
- 0452268060
How the García girls lost their accents is a sisters, dominican americans book by Julia Alvarez.
About this book
In the 1960s, political tension forces the García family away from Santo Domingo and towards the Bronx. The sisters all hit their strides in America, adapting and thriving despite cultural differences, language barriers, and prejudice. But Mami and Papi are more traditional, and they have far more difficulty adjusting to their new country. Making matters worse, the girls--frequently embarrassed by their parents--find ways to rebel against them.
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What genre is How the García girls lost their accents?+
How the García girls lost their accents is a Sisters, Dominican Americans, Young women, Jovenes book.
What is How the García girls lost their accents about?+
In the 1960s, political tension forces the García family away from Santo Domingo and towards the Bronx. The sisters all hit their strides in America, adapting and thriving despite cultural differences, language barriers, and prejudice. But Mami and Papi are more traditional, and they have far more d...
Who wrote How the García girls lost their accents?+
How the García girls lost their accents was written by Julia Alvarez.