From the Bookshelf of Ms. Okes's Classes 2012

How the García Girls Lost Their Accents
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10th grade literature focuses on many cultures and time periods. Garcia Girls gives you the perspective o…more

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Emily O
Jun 19, 2012 rated it liked it
How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents is a collection of stories surrounding a group of sisters as they grow and try to adapt to American culture after immigrating from the Dominican Republic. In their old world, their extended family has power and money. In their new home, each member struggles with a different aspect of culture, from relationships to careers.

As readers, it is important to go in with certain understandings. The well-known flow of beginning-middle-end is almost completely reve
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