I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
By Erika L. Sánchez
By Erika L. Sánchez
By Erika L. Sánchez
By Erika L. Sánchez
By Erika L. Sánchez
By Erika L. Sánchez
By Erika L. Sánchez
Read by Kyla Garcia
By Erika L. Sánchez
Read by Kyla Garcia
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Praise
“I fell in love with Erika L. Sánchez’ stunning novel….The depth, wit and searing intelligence of her writing, and her young Latina heroine, struck me to my core and left me wanting so much more.” –-America Ferrera, Emmy award-winning actress in Ugly Betty
“This book will change everything. . . . A perfect book about imperfection.” —Juan Felipe Herrera, Poet Laureate of the United States
“Unique and fresh.” —Entertainment Weekly
“A standout.” —NPR
“A wonderfully complex and interesting character.” —Los Angeles Review of Books
“Blistering. Julia’s persona rockets off the page and into your face from the get-go.” —Christian Science Monitor
“If you ever wanted to [understand] the harsh truths of immigrant life, this is the book you need to read.” —Bustle
“As poignant as it is incisive.” —AV Club
“An earnest and heartfelt tale.” —Booklist
“A timely and must-have account of survival in a culturally contested world.” —SLJ, Starred
“Beautifully written.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review
“Ultimately, it’s Julia herself who’s the key to the novel… She’ll resonate with many readers, and they’ll be glad to see her make it through a tough time.” —The Bulletin, starred review
Awards
Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award WINNER 2017
Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2018
Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List SELECTION 2019
Virginia Capitol Choices Award List SELECTION 2018
National Book Award for Young People’s Literature FINALIST 2017
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