“Original and illuminating.”—The New York Times Book Review In her most ambitious work since In the Time of Butterflies, Julia Alvarez tells the story of a woman whose poetry inspired one Caribbean revolution and of her daughter whose dedication to teaching strengthened another. Camila Henriquez Urena is about to retire from her longtime job teaching Spanish at Vassar College. Only now as she sorts through family papers does she begin to know the woman behind the legend of her mother, the revered Salome Urena, who died when Camila was three. In stark contrast to Salome, who became the Dominican Republic’s national poet at the age of seventeen, Camila has spent most of her life trying not to offend anybody. Her mother dedicated her life to educating young women to give them voice in their turbulent new nation; Camila has spent her life quietly and anonymously teaching the Spanish pluperfect to upper-class American girls with no notion of revolution, no knowledge of Salome Urena. Now, in 1960, Camila must choose a final destination for herself. Where will she spend the rest of her days? News of the revolution in Cuba mirrors her own internal upheaval. In the process of deciding her future, Camila uncovers the truth of her mother’s tragic personal life and, finally, finds a place for her own passion and commitment. Julia Alvarez has won a large and devoted audience by brilliantly illuminating the history of modern Caribbean America through the personal stories of its people. As a Latina, as a poet and novelist, and as a university professor, Julia Alvarez brings her own experience to this exquisite story. Julia Alvarez’s new novel, Afterlife, is available now.
Play Food Pizza~ free crochet pattern ~
Did you know? Today is National Pizza Day! Did you also know, that over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the US each year? What’s your favorite pizza topping? The below free crochet pattern inclu…
National Play Outside Day
Playing sports has numerous benefits for kids, both physically & emotionally. It is important for parents to encourage their children to participate in sports.
SEL Activity Social Emotional Cut Color Change Mood Health Game Express Yourself
Diversity, equity, inclusion. SEL Classroom Coloring activity. Classroom Life skills theme. Kids can learn how to draw expressions and act them out. Make cartoons. Act out Friendship. Have Understanding. Express Inclusion. Meaningful activity for lesson or center activity. Can be used for distance learning! Includes: 1 page of Mouth expressions I page of Eye Expressions I instruction page Description: Each card gives children sentence stems to help cope with emotions. Children sometimes struggle with words to match how they feel. These cards can help them express their feelings and emotions. How they play: Color Cut Play Learn Expressions Change the…
Shiba Inu Art 8×10 Starry Night Print dog lover gift cute art by Aja pup puppy pet Shiba Inu poster wall art decor picture
**Please note this is an art print. It is a reproduction of a past work - not an original. Dimensions - 8x10 Media - Fade resistant inks Support - Kodak Endura Premium Archive paper ¤´¨) ¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*¨) (¸.·´ (¸.·`¤~About the print~¤ This stunning print of my original painting entitled "Shiba Inu Night" utilizes all silver traditional photo processing. It is printed on high quality Kodak Endura Premium Archive paper, which will last over 60 years without fading. *Please note colors may vary from monitor to monitor due to individual settings and limitations in digital photography - every effort is made…
This bright, cheery 3,600-sq.-ft. storybook home grew from the shell of a dark, dowdy bungalow
The before-and-after will have you believing in magic
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Windsor Magnet – ft Windsor Castle, Frogmore House, St. Georges Chapel, Eton College, Windsor Racecourse and some friendly corgis
Illustrated map of Windsor on a magnet, highlighting my favourite places and landmarks including as Windsor Castle, Frogmore House, the Wonky House, the Racecourse and many more places of interest. Dimensions of magnet: 63.5 x 89mm Presented on a card backing 105 x 105mm Shipping All magnets are packed in an envelope and dispatched within 3-5 working days. International purchases may take up to 2 weeks to arrive.
