We Belong by Hiponia, Cookie

We Belong (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780593112229)

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Format: Paperback
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We Belong by Hiponia, Cookie

We Belong

$8.99
We Belong by Hiponia, Cookie

We Belong

$8.99
Format: Paperback
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An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino mythology to create something wholly new.

Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance. Glorious and layered, this is a portrait of family and strength for the ages.

Author: Cookie Hiponia
ISBN-10: 0593112229
ISBN-13: 9780593112229
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2022
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.60d
By Cookie Hiponia
By Cookie Hiponia
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Cookie Hiponia was born in the Philippines and immigrated to America when she was nine years old. As the mother of children born into two cultures, Cookie had spent years searching for books that reflect her family's experience. When she couldn't find such a book, she heeded Toni Morrison and wrote the book she wanted to read with her daughters. We Belong is that book, a semi-autobiographical middle grade novel-in-verse about the Pilipino American immigrant experience that weaves in Tagalog cosmic mythology. Cookie lives in Seattle with her family.

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