Tween Book: The Land of Forgotten Girls by Erin Entrada Kelly

I was struck by a new-to-me tween book. It breathes life into tween immigrants from the Philippines. The novel isn't specifically about their immigration to America, this is just a small piece of what makes the two main characters who they are. I love the main character's scrappy nature and the sense that people across … Continue reading Tween Book: The Land of Forgotten Girls by Erin Entrada Kelly

Tween Book: The Land of Forgotten Girls by Erin Entrada Kelly

After Sol's mother and younger sister died, her family moved from the Philippines to Louisiana. As they were leaving, her father married Vea, your stereotypical evil stepmother. Vea is mean and abusive. Things only become worse when Sol's father abandons her and her younger sister Ming with Vea. Ming and Sol are two halves of … Continue reading Tween Book: The Land of Forgotten Girls by Erin Entrada Kelly