Themes: Family, traditions, courage, education
Characters: Sofia, Coach Clark, Tia Petra, Berta, Mama,
Papa, Don Virginia, Lucy and Clara
Summary:
Sofia is a girl that lives in McAllen, Texas; a city rich
with Mexican tradition. She was bullied in school and her teacher, Coach Clark,
tells her she needs to be better than everyone else. She succeeds academically
getting a scholarship to Saint Luke’s Episcopal School. Sofia wants to be
strong enough to eat the worm in a tequila bottle. With this mindset, Sofia persevered
hardship and accomplished her goals of going to Harvard. She also learns to love her Mexican heritage.
Teachers can use this book to study Mexican traditions such
as quinceaneras, El Dia de los Muertos, and sobremesa. The teacher can also discuss why
the author chose to use that metaphor of the tequila worm.
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