I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

    I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

    by Erika L. Sánchez

    Ages 14-182017
    Young Adult

    A young adult novel following Julia, a Mexican-American teenager struggling with her family's expectations after her seemingly perfect sister's sudden death. Julia navigates cultural identity, family pressure, and mental health while uncovering family secrets and pursuing her own dreams of college and writing. The story explores themes of immigration, generational trauma, cultural assimilation, and the complexities of growing up between two cultures while dealing with grief and family dysfunction.

    2017Published
    Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Cultural Fiction, Contemporary Fiction

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    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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