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Claudia Recinos Seldeen
To Be Maya
"A strong voice and lyrical prose center the experiences of a Guatemalan American teen."
Maya’s mother immigrated to the US from Guatemala before fifteen-year-old Maya was born. But she still clings to her roots and traditions. When lacrosse star Josh Williams expresses interest in Maya, she’s excited to go on a real date. But Maya’s mother isn’t on board. Can Maya make her mother see she’s ready to grow up and have more freedom? And can she do it before Josh loses interest and moves on to someone who isn’t held down by their Guatemalan heritage?
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