Ruth Behar nació en La Habana, Cuba, creció en Nueva York y también ha vivido en España y México. Es la primera latina en ganar una “Beca Genius” MacArthur, es profesora colegiada de antropología Victor Haim Perera en la Universidad de Michigan y recibió un doctorado honorario en Letras Humanitarias del Hebrew Union College – Instituto Judío de Religión. Ha impartido conferencias, charlas y lecturas en universidades, centros culturales, ferias del libro y librerías de todo el mundo.
"Ruth Behar (Havana, 1956) reconstructs one of the most painful
episodes of her childhood, but ends up creating a story where
family, friendship, and solidarity break down barriers both
personal and structural, and where dreams may come true."
—Publishers Weekly en Español
“A cultural anthropologist and poet, the author based the book on
her own childhood experiences, so it's unsurprising that Ruthie's
story rings true. The language is lyrical and rich, the
intersectionality—ethnicity, religion, class, gender—insightful,
and the story remarkably engaging. . . . A poignant and relevant
retelling of a child immigrant's struggle to recover from an
accident and feel at home in America.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
“Behar’s first middle grade novel, a fictionalized telling of her
own childhood experiences in the 1960s, is a sweet and thoughtful
read, slowly but strongly paced, and filled with a wealth of detail
that makes the characters live. Both poetic and straightforward,
this title will appeal to young readers with its respect for their
experiences and its warm portrayal of a diverse community. In
addition to Ruthie’s realistic and personal voice, the novel’s
strength is in its complex portrayal of the immigrant experience,
with overlapping stories of who goes and who comes and the paths
they travel. Recommended and relatable. Hand this to fans of Rita
Williams-Garcia and those who loved The Secret Garden.”
—School Library Journal
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