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Reviewed on July 1, 2025 | Young Adult
Gr 9 Up—Alcaraz's striking story follows Rosa Capistrano, a Mexican American teenager coming of age in 1955 Phoenix, AZ. Determined to chase a future beyond the citrus fields where her family works, Rosa passes as white to attend a segregated, better-funded high school across town. What unfolds is a compelling portrait of a young woman leading a double life, caught between her family's expectations, the pull of friendship, and high-stakes secrecy in a world marked by raci...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
