Reyna Grande Books in Order
Reyna Grande is a celebrated author and memoirist, known for her poignant and powerful portrayal of the immigrant experience. Her novels, Across a Hundred Mountains and Dancing with Butterflies, have garnered significant recognition, including the 2007 American Book Award and a 2010 International Latino Book Award. Grande's memoir, The Distance Between Us, has captivated readers and critics alike, with The L.A. Times naming it "the Angela's Ashes of the modern Mexican immigrant experience." Kirkus praises the book as a "standout immigrant coming-of-age story," while Publishers Weekly notes that it "captivates and inspires." A young readers edition of The Distance Between Us was republished in 2016, further solidifying Grande's reputation as a masterful storyteller.
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About Reyna Grande
Reyna Grande is a celebrated author and memoirist, known for her poignant and powerful portrayal of the immigrant experience. Her novels, Across a Hundred Mountains and Dancing with Butterflies, have garnered significant recognition, including the 2007 American Book Award and a 2010 International Latino Book Award. Grande's memoir, The Distance Between Us, has captivated readers and critics alike, with The L.A. Times naming it "the Angela's Ashes of the modern Mexican immigrant experience." Kirkus praises the book as a "standout immigrant coming-of-age story," while Publishers Weekly notes that it "captivates and inspires." A young readers edition of The Distance Between Us was republished in 2016, further solidifying Grande's reputation as a masterful storyteller.
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