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During her teenage years in Texas, Lupita faces the weight of caretaking as her mother battles cancer. She assumes responsibility for her household and seven younger siblings, while turning to acting and writing poetry for comfort and expression. The story explores the challenges of coming of age within a Mexican‑American family, highlighting themes of responsibility and resilience, and includes a glossary of Spanish terms to deepen cultural context.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Guadalupe Garcia McCall
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