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GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICK The Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright and cowriter of In the Heights tells her lyrical story of coming of age against the backdrop of an ailing Philadelphia barrio, with her sprawling Puerto Rican family as a collective muse.LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, New York Public Library, BookPage, and BookRiot Quiara Alegria Hudes is in her own league. Her sentences will take your breath away. How lucky we are to have her telling our stories.LinManuel Miranda, awardwinning creator of Hamilton and In the HeightsQuiara Alegra Hudes was the sharpeyed girl on the stairs while her family danced their defiance in a tight North Philly kitchen. She was awed by her mother and aunts and cousins, but haunted by the unspoken, untold stories of the barrioeven as she tried to find her own voice in the sea of language around her, written and spoken, English and Spanish, bodies and books, Western art and sacred altars. Her family became her private pantheon, a gathering circle of powerful orishalike women with tragic realworld wounds, and she vowed to tell their storiesbut first shed have to get off the stairs and join the dance. Shed have to find her language.Weaving together Hudess love of music with the songs of her family, the lessons of North Philly with those of Yale, this is a multimythic dive into home, memory, and belongingnarrated by an obsessed girl who fought to become an artist so she could capture the world she loved in all its wild and delicate beauty.
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- Q: What is 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' about? A: 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' is a coming-of-age story by Quiara Alegría Hudes, exploring her experiences growing up in a Philadelphia barrio with her Puerto Rican family. It delves into themes of identity, language, and the power of storytelling.
- Q: Who is the author of 'My Broken Language: A Memoir'? A: The author of 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' is Quiara Alegría Hudes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright known for her work on 'In the Heights'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' have? A: 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' contains 336 pages, providing an in-depth look into the author's life and experiences.
- Q: When was 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' published? A: 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' was published on April 6, 2021.
- Q: Is 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' suitable for young adults? A: 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' addresses themes of identity and belonging, making it suitable for young adults as well as older readers interested in personal narratives.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'My Broken Language: A Memoir'? A: The memoir explores themes of cultural identity, family, language, and the journey of finding one's voice amidst personal and communal stories.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'My Broken Language: A Memoir'? A: 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' resonates with readers interested in diverse narratives, cultural backgrounds, and the intricacies of family dynamics.
- Q: What recognition has 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' received? A: 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' has been longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal and recognized as one of the best books of the year by several outlets, including NPR and the New York Public Library.
- Q: Can you describe the narrative style of 'My Broken Language: A Memoir'? A: The narrative style of 'My Broken Language: A Memoir' is lyrical and introspective, combining personal anecdotes with cultural reflections, creating a rich tapestry of the author's life experiences.