10 books from the Pura Belpre Award list (winners and honor books)
4. (2006 Winners)
For narrative: Medal winner-
The Tequila Worm. By, Viola Canales.
Book Summary:
"Sofia comes from a family of storytellers. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio in McAllen, Texas, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions: making Easter cascarones, celebrating el Dia de los Muertos, preparing for quinceañera, rejoicing in the Christmas nacimiento, and curing homesickness by eating the tequila worm. When Sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to boarding school, she longs to explore life beyond the barrio, even though it means leaving her family to navigate a strange world of rich, privileged kids. It’s a different mundo, but one where Sofia’s traditions take on new meaning and illuminate her path."- Amazon.com
The Tequila Worm “The Candy Bite”
Reviews:
From School Library Journal:
"Grade 5-8–Sofia, 14, lives in McAllen, TX. What she lacks in material possessions, she makes up for in personality and intelligence. When she is called a taco head by a student at her school, she decides to kick that girl by getting better grades and being a better soccer player than her tormentor. As a result of this determination, Sofia is offered a scholarship to the elite Saint Lukes school in Austin. Now she must convince her family and herself that she is up to the challenge. Canales includes vivid descriptions of life in a Mexican-American community. Her prose is engaging and easy to read, making this novel a good choice for reluctant readers. The momentum slows a bit after Sofias arrival in Austin in contrast to the portion of the book set in McAllen. Still, the story is a good addition to most collections.–Melissa Christy Buron, Epps Island Elementary, Houston, TX."
Sources:
https://www.amazon.com/Tequila-Worm-Viola-Canales-ebook/dp/B000XUBFOC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Tequila+Worm.+By%2C+Viola+Canales.&qid=1605412076&sr=8-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0grf3UyY3Ts
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