Publish Date |
August 06, 2019 |
Category |
Young Adult Fiction / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism |
Price |
$15.99 |
ISBN: 9781534409446
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: August 06, 2019
*“Readers will be cheering for the jazz owls to be able to not only dance, but to overcome racism. A quick read perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story.”* “A beautifully written work of historical fiction. Engle incorporates evocative poetry and multiple viewpoints to create a well-rounded narrative. She seamlessly weaves themes of culture, race relations, and working conditions together.”“A fast-paced narrative . . . Engle pieces together a volatile episode in history, filled with love, loss, and coming-of-age stories within a Mexican American family at a time of racial strife.”“Offers a look at a seldom-represented moment in U.S. history. . . . The free verse brings us inside the characters’ heads, allowing us to feel Ray’s indignation at racial violence and to understand Lorena’s politicization as she connects her experiences of injustice to organizing for better working conditions.”