A story based on Dominican folklore, about the ciguapas, a tribe of beautiful underwater people whose feet are attached backwards, with their toes pointing in the direction from which they have come.

When three girls and their father visit for a week in the summer, it takes Ti⁺ѓa Lola to make Miguel forget his unhappiness at the absence of any boys and embrace the adventures that ensue.

The quinceañera, the fifteenth birthday celebration for a Latina girl, is quickly becoming an American event. This legendary party is a sight to behold: lavish ball gowns, extravagant catered meals, DJs, limousines, and multi-tiered cakes. The must-haves for a "quince" are becoming as numerous and costly as a prom or wedding. And yet, this elaborate ritual also hearkens back to traditions from native countries and communities, offering young Latinas...

A story based on Dominican folklore, about ciguapes, a tribe of beautiful underwater people whose feet are attached backward, with toes pointing in the direction from which they have come.

The quinceaãinera is a Latin party for the girls who are turning fifteen. The author attends Monica's and shows the importance of this party. It's not just for the fun but also helps the girls learn about their Latin heritage.

Una profesora de literatura intenta redescubrir quién es después de la repentina muerte de su marido, incluso cuando una serie de sacudidas familiares y políticas la obligan a preguntarse qué debemos a los que están en crisis en nuestra familia, biológicos o de otro tipo.