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Jasminne Mendez is such a powerhouse. I've read other work by her and welcomed her as a guest to my library and she's just an eloquent speaker and educator, without trying to be. She has a wealth of lived knowledge that comes through in her speaking and writing. She is empathetic, understanding, forgiving, but also knows what's up. When she advocates for something, I know she is passionate about it and speaking from life.
Islands Apart is a quick read, and one that introduces young adult readers ...more
Islands Apart is a quick read, and one that introduces young adult readers ...more
We're big fans of Jasminne Mendez at La Crescent Public Library! She did a wonderful virtual storytime with us during the pandemic and kids got to learn about the Dominican Republic and how to become writers themselves! You can still catch her program on our group page!
So we had to read her new young adult memoir about growing up biracial and dealing with prejudice both in her own home and in the outside world. Her writing is a mix of poetry, prose, and essays that tackle a specific and impressi ...more
So we had to read her new young adult memoir about growing up biracial and dealing with prejudice both in her own home and in the outside world. Her writing is a mix of poetry, prose, and essays that tackle a specific and impressi ...more
