Viola Canales
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Viola Canales
Sofia comes from a family of storytellers. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions: making Easter 'cascarones', celebrating 'el Dia de los Muertos', preparing for 'quincea–era', rejoicing in the Christmas 'nacimiento', and curing homesickness by eating the tequila worm.
When Sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to an elite 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.
