Biographie de l'auteur
About the Book Vera Sanchez was born and raised in San Diego. She grew up in Logan Heights, where she became fluent in both English and Spanish. As part of a magnet program, Vera was bussed to Mission Bay High School, where she graduated in 1998. She attended Grossmont College and later graduated from San Diego State University with her Bachelor’s in English and her Master’s in Education. She has been an English/Literature teacher for middle and high students, a ballet folklorico teacher and dancer, a choreographer, and a basketball coach. Vera was also part of the Chicano Park Restoration Project, where she and other Chicana artist restored and painted the mural, “Women Hold Up Half The Sky.” Vera currently lives in San Diego.
Présentation de l'éditeur
This book depicts two cousins, Fernando and Vera, growing up together. Through their stories, the reader experiences the tales of an undefeated football team, a horrid sprained ankle, hospital visits, a Super Bowl party, and a police visit that leads to the beginning of Fernando’s troubles. Fernando is sentenced to five years of incarceration for possession of drugs. While he spends time in prison, he writes to Vera about his troubles, family life, hardships, regrets, dreams, and forgiveness. In the end, he promises to leave the lifestyle that cost him his freedom.
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