Lex

Browse

GenresShelvesPremiumBlog

Company

AboutJobsPartnersSell on LexAffiliates

Resources

DocsInvite FriendsFAQ

Legal

Terms of ServicePrivacy Policygeneral@lex-books.com(215) 703-8277

© 2026 LexBooks, Inc. All rights reserved.

How the García girls lost their accentsHow the García girls lost their accents

How the García girls lost their accents

Julia Alvarez

About this book

In the 1960s, political tension forces the García family away from Santo Domingo and towards the Bronx. The sisters all hit their strides in America, adapting and thriving despite cultural differences, language barriers, and prejudice. But Mami and Papi are more traditional, and they have far more difficulty adjusting to their new country. Making matters worse, the girls--frequently embarrassed by their parents--find ways to rebel against them.

Details

OL Work ID
OL116086W

Subjects

FictionSistersDominican AmericansYoung womenJovenes (Mujeres)FicciónHermanasGarcia family (fictitious characters), fictionDominican americans, fictionFiction, generalFiction, historical, generalSisters, fictionComing of ageLiterarySœursRomans, nouvellesJeunes femmesAméricains d'origine dominicaine

Find this book

Open Library
Book data from Open Library. Cover images courtesy of Open Library.