We Belong

An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino mythology to create something wholly new.Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance. Glorious and layered, this is a portrait of family and strength for the ages.

ISBN:	9780593112205
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Imprint:	Rocky Pond Books
Published date:	15 Mar 2021
DEWEY:	[Fic]
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	201
Weight:	274g
Height:	136mm
Width:	185mm
Spine width:	26mm

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