Yaqui Delgado Quiere

One morning before going to class, a girl tells Piddy Sanchez that Yaqui Delgado wants to beat her up. Piddy doesn't even know who Yaqui is, let alone what he's done to make her angry. Yaqui is said to think Piddy is vain, wiggles when walking, and isn't Latina enough given her white skin, good grades, and lack of an accent. And Yaqui isn't kidding, so Piddy better watch his back. At first, Piddy is more concerned with learning more about her father whom she never met and how to balance honors courses and her weekend job at her neighborhood beauty salon. But as the harassment escalates, avoiding Yaqui and his group begins to gain ground and take an important place in Piddy's life. Is there a way for Piddy to survive without isolating himself or escaping? In this strongly realistic novel, Meg Medina portrays a caring heroine who is forced to decide who she truly is. Written by Meg Medina. Paperback; 304 pages.

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