NPR stories about Malin Alegria
2 Languages, Many Voices: Latinos In The U.S.
Author Malin Alegria Finds Star Status With 'Estrella's Quinceanera'
October 18, 2011 In 2006, Malin Alegria's debut novel was unique in the world of young adult fiction: It followed a Mexican-American girl through a quintessential coming-of-age experience — the quinceanera. Today, Alegria's book is still celebrated in Latino communities — and publishers are starting to pay attention.
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