ABOUT THIS BOOK

Sofia comes from a family of storytellers. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio in McAllen, Texas, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions: making Easter cascarones, celebrating el Dia de los Muertos, preparing for quinceañera, rejoicing in the Christmas nacimiento, and curing homesickness by eating the tequila worm. When Sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to 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.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Viola Canales, a lawyer and a former captain in the U.S. Army, is the author of Orange Candy Slices and Other Secret Tales. She lives in Stanford, California.


AWARDS

WINNER 2006 - Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List
WINNER 2006 - Pura Belpre Narrative Award
WINNER 2006 - ALA Notable Children's Book
WINNER 2006 - Pen Center USA Award



RELATED LINKS

Click here for Viola Canales’ printable Author Bio
Click Here for The Tequila Worm BookTalk