The Tequila Worm
Random House Children's Books · Paperback · March 13, 2007
Sofia comes from a family of storytellers.
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- Who it’s for
- Family stories and familiar rituals meet the uncertainty of finding your way somewhere new.
- Themes
- Family traditions, Cultural identity, Class differences
- Genres
- Hispanic & Latino YA, Boarding School YA, Multigenerational YA Stories
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Sofia comes from a family of storytellers. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions: making Easter cascarones, celebrating el Dia de los Muertos, preparing for quincea–era, rejoicing in the Christmas nacimiento, and curing homesickness by eating the tequila worm.
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When Sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to an elite boarding school, she longs to explore life beyond the barrio, even though it means leaving her family to navigate a strange world of rich, privileged kids. It's a different mundo, but one where Sofia's traditions take on new meaning and illuminate her path.
Traditions, New Worlds
Family stories and familiar rituals meet the uncertainty of finding your way somewhere new.
Come here for
- Barrio traditions rendered with warmth and a touch of magic
- A young reader balancing family ties with life beyond home
Expect
- A coming-of-age story shaped by food, celebration, and belonging
Where it sits
| Hispanic & Latino YA | 92% |
|---|---|
| Multigenerational YA Stories | 68% |
| Boarding School YA | 66% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Boarding School YA
- Prejudice & Racism for Teens
- Finding Your Footing
- Authors
- Viola Canales
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- March 13, 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Family traditions · Cultural identity · Class differences
- Reading lane
- Boarding School YA