Cubanita
Cubanita by Gaby Triana, published by Rayo in June 2005, is a first edition that spans 208 pages. This novel follows Isabel Díaz, a Cuban-American teenager eager to escape her home life and embrace her independence as she prepares for college at the University of Michigan. As she teaches art at Camp Anhinga for the summer, Isabel navigates her complex feelings about her cultural identity and the expectations placed upon her by her family.
Readers will find a blend of humor and romance as Isabel grapples with her desire to be seen as just an American while also exploring her Cuban roots. The narrative delves into themes of identity and interpersonal relationships, set against the backdrop of Miami. Cubanita presents a relatable journey of self-discovery, highlighting the challenges and joys of balancing cultural heritage with personal aspirations.
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Summer just started, and already I can’t wait to get out of here to begin my mother-free life at the University of Michigan in August. But until that happens, I’ll be teaching art at Camp Anhinga, same as last year. I start tomorrow, and Mom is anything but thrilled. Surprise, surprise. If it weren’t for my father, I’d never get to experience college away from home. I’d be stuck, taking classes locally, learning to cook and sew the holes in my brother’s underwear on the side, cultivating my domestic skills as a back-up career. Because that’s what a good cubanita does, you know, thinks of nothing but home. Yeah. Okay.
This is the story of Isabel Díaz, a Cuban-American who would rather just be an American, period. A funny and romantic summer read, as well as a touching story about discovering your roots, cubanita proves we all have room in us to become more than who we think we are.
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