Library's review
Told through the voice of 10-year-old Ruthie, whose family members are refugees from Cuba in the 1960s, Behar explores issues of immigration, racism, art, and politics. Includes Author’s Note, About the Author
Publication
Nancy Paulsen Books (2017), Edition: 1st, 256 pages
Description
In 1960s New York, fifth-grader Ruthie, a Cuban-Jewish immigrant, must rely on books, art, her family, and friends in her multicultural neighborhood when an accident puts her in a body cast.
Awards
Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2020)
National Jewish Book Award (Finalist — Children's Literature — 2017)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2020)
Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature (Honorable Mention — 2018)
Rhode Island Latino Books Award (Winner — Grades 6-8 — 2018)
Pura Belpré Award (Winner — 2018)
Notable Children's Book (2018)
Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids (Middle Grade Fiction — 2017)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
256
Physical description
256 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0399546448 / 9780399546440
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |