Growing Up Cuban in Decatur, Georgia
1994
First Published
4.32
Average Rating
300
Number of Pages
Award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy takes readers through her personal immigration journey from her island roots in Havana, Cuba, to a small-town southern life in Decatur, Georgia. In this collection of twelve stories, Deedy introduces us to the wise and witty Agra family and the hilarious and often poignant collision of cultures they experience when they immigrate to the US. From adventures with a neighborhood friend to her mother standing before a judge, these stories are full of moments that are sure to stick with you. Parents’ Choice Gold Award –Parents’ Choice Foundation
Avg Rating
4.32
Number of Ratings
65
5 STARS
51%
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3 STARS
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Author
Carmen Agra Deedy
Author · 16 books
Carmen Agra Deedy is an internationally known author of children’s literature, a storyteller and radio contributor. Born in Havana, Cuba, she immigrated to the United States with her family in 1963 after the Cuban Revolution. Deedy grew up in Decatur, Georgia and currently lives in Atlanta and has three daughters.
