We Belong

by Cookie Hiponia

Book Overview

An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Philippine mythology to create something wholly new.

Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593112202
• ISBN13: 9780593112205
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8