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Rocío Esquibel lives in a Southern New Mexico community with her mother and sister, surrounded by willow and apricot trees. Growing up in a closing closet, she breaks the veil of night in a magical Blue Room, where she can soar. Initially a passive observer of older girls and their relationships, Rocío gains confidence through a hospital job and a burgeoning passion for drama and narratives. These experiences empower her to take charge of her own choices in love, career, and creative expression.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Denise Chávez
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