¡Ándale, Prieta!: A Love Letter to My Family
Description
¡Ándale, Prieta!: A Love Letter to My Family by Yasmín Ramírez is a luminous debut memoir about a girl raised by her fierce abuela on the U.S.–Mexico border. With sharp humor and deep heart, Ramírez traces girlhood, grief, and grit in El Paso, honoring the grandmother whose love shaped her into the woman and artist she became.
Perfect for general readers and book clubs, this paperback from Cinco Puntos Press (Lee & Low Books) invites us to celebrate family stories that hold a community together.
Key Features
- Powerful voice: A candid, border‑city coming‑of‑age told with humor and care.
- Edition details: Paperback; 272 pages; publication date April 19, 2022; imprint: Cinco Puntos Press (Lee & Low Books); ISBN‑13 9781947627550.
- Book‑club friendly: Short chapters and vivid scenes spark rich conversation.
- Resources: Publisher teacher’s guide available.
Why Choose This Book
- Heart & humor: A tender tribute to intergenerational love and the women who raise us.
- Borderlands insight: Everyday life in El Paso/Juárez rendered with nuance and pride.
- Relatable themes: Family, identity, loss, and belonging—told with unforgettable warmth.
Who It’s For Click or tap to expand
- General readers of memoir and Latinx/Chicanx literature.
- Book clubs and libraries seeking voice‑driven, discussion‑ready nonfiction.
- Fans of intergenerational stories centered on grandmothers and caregiving.
Key Themes Click or tap to expand
- Grandmothers and caregiving; girlhood; becoming an artist
- Borderlands life (El Paso/Juárez); bilingual family and community
- Grief, resilience, and the healing power of story
For Educators Click or tap to expand
- Course fit: First‑Year Experience/Common Read; ELA/Composition (memoir); Ethnic/Latinx Studies; Women’s & Gender Studies.
- Prompts: Map a family story; write a letter to a caregiving elder; analyze how place shapes identity.
- Support: Teacher’s guide available from the publisher; adaptable for multigen book clubs.
¡Ándale, Prieta!: A Love Letter to My Family
Sale price$17.95 USD
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¡Ándale, Prieta!: A Love Letter to My Family
Sale price$17.95 USD