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Sonia Rodriguez, a tenth‑grade student, shares personal and family secrets while working hard to be the first member of her Mexican‑American family to earn a high school diploma. The book follows her academic journey amid family dynamics and social challenges, offering a heartfelt look at perseverance, cultural identity, and the importance of education.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Alan Lawrence Sitomer
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