The Tequila Worm
In her debut novel, Canales shows, through a series of vignettes, how a Latina child maintains her cultural integrity with pride and humor while living within another culture. Without sentimentality, Canales develops fascinating characters who provide wonderful insights into the Latino cultural experience.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2006 (Medal Winner)
- Age: Older
- Format: Book
- ISBN: 9780385746748