Warrior Girl (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593354711)

An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life.

Celina and her family are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American traditions. Celina revels in her Mexican heritage, but once she starts school it feels like the world wants her to erase that part of her identity. Fortunately, she's got an army of family and three fabulous new friends behind her to fight the ignorance. But it's her Gramma who's her biggest inspiration, encouraging Celina to build a shield of joy around herself. Because when you're celebrating, when you find a reason to sing or dance or paint or play or laugh or write, they haven't taken everything away from you. Of course, it's not possible to stay in celebration mode when things get dire--like when her dad's deported and a pandemic hits--but if there is anything Celina's sure of, it's that she'll always live up to her last name: Guerrera--woman warrior--and that she will use her voice and writing talents to make the world a more beautiful place where all cultures are celebrated.

Author: Carmen Tafolla
ISBN-10: 0593354710
ISBN-13: 9780593354711
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Language: English
Published: 09/05/2023
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.51w x 0.94d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2023
Publishers Weekly 07/24/2023
School Library Journal 09/01/2023 pg. 104
Booklist 09/01/2023 pg. 90
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2023 - Book Of Special Distinction