Contains a novella and over ten short fiction stories that tell of the lives and dreams of the residents of the Puerto Rican neighborhood of El Bronx in the years between 1946 and 1956.
A brief history of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican immigration to the mainland, and the individual contributions of Puerto Ricans to American life and culture.
Living in a poor Puerto Rican family complicates life for ten-year-old Marisol when she realizes that pursuing her love for ballet may expose her brother to danger.
Eric spends the summer with his grandmother in Spanish Harlem and learns about her favorite salsa records. Includes the lyrics to "In My Old San Juan," in English and Spanish.
