Aire encantado (Enchanted Air): Dos culturas, dos alas: una memoria

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Book Synopsis: En este poético libro de memorias—ganador del premio Pura Belpré de autor, finalista del premio de YALSA de no ficción y premio de honor Walter Dean Myers—la aclamada autora Margarita Engle recrea su infancia, que transcurrió a caballo entre dos culturas durante la Guerra Fría. Margarita es una niña de dos mundos. Su corazón está en Cuba, la isla tropical de su mamá, un sitio tan exuberante, de una vida tan intensa, que parece el reino de un cuento de hadas. Pero la mayor parte del tiempo, vive en Los Ángeles, sola en la bulliciosa ciudad, soñando con los veranos, en los que puede montarse en un avión y viajar por el aire encantado a su amada isla. Las palabras y las imágenes son compañeras constantes, amistosas y reconfortantes, mientras que los niños en la escuela no lo son. Entonces estalla una revolución en Cuba. Margarita teme por su familia lejana. Cuando la hostilidad entre Cuba y Estados Unidos se desata en la invasión de Bahía de Cochinos, los mundos de Margarita chocan de la peor manera posible. ¿Cómo es posible que los dos países que ella quiere se odien tanto mutuamente? ¿Y podrá volver a visitar su hermosa isla de nuevo? Read more

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Discover the captivating story of "Aire Encantado (Enchanted Air): Dos culturas, dos alas: una memoria" - an award-winning memoir by renowned author Margarita Engle. Immerse yourself in this poetic tale that gives you a glimpse into the author's childhood, growing up between two cultures during the Cold War. Winner of the Pura Belpré Author Award, finalist for the YALSA Nonfiction Award, and recipient of the Walter Dean Myers Honor Award, this book will transport you to a world filled with richness and intensity.

Margarita is a child of two worlds - her heart lies in Cuba, her mother's tropical island, a place so lush and vibrant that it feels like a fairytale kingdom. But most of the time, she lives in bustling Los Angeles, longing for the summers when she can board a plane and travel through the enchanted air to her beloved island. Words and images become her constant companions, comforting and friendly, unlike the children at school. However, the eruption of a revolution in Cuba changes everything.

Fear grips Margarita as she worries about her distant family. As the hostility between Cuba and the United States escalates with the Bay of Pigs invasion, Margarita's worlds collide in the worst possible way. How can two countries that she loves harbor such hatred for each other? Will she ever get the chance to visit her beautiful island again?

Step into the pages of "Aire Encantado (Enchanted Air): Dos culturas, dos alas: una memoria" and experience the remarkable journey of a young girl torn between two cultures. Margarita Engle's vivid storytelling and powerful imagery will transport you, making this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of diverse cultures and the strength of the human spirit.

Ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery? Delve into the pages of "Aire Encantado (Enchanted Air): Dos culturas, dos alas: una memoria" and let Margarita Engle's captivating words take you on a heartfelt adventure. To get your copy, click here.

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