֍ Among the Volcanoes, Omar S. Castaneda, (1991), 183 pp --- [ages 10-12, reading grade 6 & up]
[Living Mayan Culture]
Isabel lives in Santiago Atitlan Guatemala in the 1980s and dreams about being a teacher, but many things make it difficult including her Mom's illness, family responsibilities and community traditions. She is uncertain how she put the many pieces of her life together including a special friendship with Lucas. I enjoyed reading her story.
The author was born in Guatemala and grew up in the US. He comments " In my writings I investigate the individual's search for identity in a changing world. My characters glimpse something other than what is sanctioned by their native culture, and at the same time, they value many of their society's traditions"
Limited quantities available (hardback no longer in print)
