Latino Books Month/The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano

Did you know that May is Latino Books Month?  Throughout the month, booksellers, librarians, and teachers are encouraged to promote reading among Latinos in their communities, and to raise awareness of the rich variety of books by Latinos available in both English and Spanish.

It is 1969 in Spanish Harlem and 14-year-old Evelyn Serrano is trying hard to break free from her conservative Puerto Rican surroundings while keeping two secrets from her Mami and Papo: her true feelings about growing up in her neighborhood, and her attitude about Abuela, her sassy grandmother who's come from Puerto Rico to live with them.  Then, like an urgent ticking clock, events erupt that change everything.  The Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group, dump garbage in the street and set it on fire, igniting a powerful protest. When Abuela steps in to take charge, Evelyn is thrust into the action.  Tempers flare, loyalties are tested.   Through it all, Evelyn learns important truths about her Latino heritage and the history-makers who shaped a nation.  Infused with actual news accounts from the time period, Sonia Manzano has crafted a gripping work of fiction based on her own life growing up during a fiery, unforgettable time in America, when young Latinos took control of their destinies.

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