cuban american women

After agreeing to to take in the daughter of a neighbor detained by ICE, Jeanette is motivated to learn about her family history from her secretive mother, Carmen, a Cuban immigrant. When Jeanette decides to go to Cuba to visit her grandmother, her world will never be the same as she learns about the secrets of her family's past generations.

The author recalls her life and impressions growing up in Cuba.

Collects the autobiographical writings of Alma Flor Ada. Presented in Spanish.

"After the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban-American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity--and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution . . . Marisol comes face-to-face with the contrast of Cuba's tropical, timeless beauty and its perilous political climate. When more family history comes to light and Marisol finds herself attracted to a man with secrets of his own, she'll need the lessons of her grandmother's past to help her understand the true meaning of courage--and what it means to be Cuban"--.

Told through the eyes of a child, this anthology of true autobiographical tales from Hispanic author and educator Alma Flor presents inspiring reflections on a unique childhood spent on the island of Cuba. Includes Spanish to English glossary.

These true tales are filled with family love and traditions, secrets and deep friendships. Told through the eyes of a child, they bring a whole world to life for the reader: the blind great-grandmother who never went to school, but whose wisdom and generosity overflowed to those around her; the hired hand Samone, whose love for music overcame all difficulties; the beloved dance teacher, who helped sustain young Alma Flor through a miserable year in school; her dear and daring uncle Medardo, who bravely flew airplanes; and more.

Includes eleven stories about the relatives and friends that were part of the author's childhood in Cuba.