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We Belong
- Narrated by: Cookie Hiponia
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino 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 child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance. Glorious and layered, this is a portrait of family and strength for the ages.
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Critic reviews
"Sometimes raw and traumatic, other times hopeful and inspiring, Elsie’s bedtime story rings true, encapsulating the heart of Pilipino culture. A beautiful and poignant tale of immigration fused with Tagalog myth." (Kirkus, starred review)
"Deeply poignant.... Infusing the heart of Pinoy culture into a moving, accessible bedtime narrative, this 'story of outsiders' will resonate with anyone who has felt estranged in the place they call home." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
"Deceptively gentle verse novel punctuated.... This book packs a lot into spacious, spare lines, and it would work well in conversations about family, immigration, Pilipino history, and world mythology." (BCCB)