Praise for THE HYPHEN AND OTHER THOUGHTS FROM THE IN-BETWEEN "These are not narratives about cultural abandonment or lost identity. Instead, they are a candid exploration of embracing a dual heritage, navigating the challenges and joys of living between two worlds. This is a heartfelt account of the author's journey to harmoniously blend her Azorean roots with her new Canadian life, revealing the rich tapestry of a bicultural existence." Irene Maria F. Blayer, PhD—Professor—Brock University, Canada "This collection of short essays is smart, cleverly crafted and packed with insight and humour. Some of these stories made me laugh out loud. Others made me think and will stay with me for a long time. A most enjoyable read." Esmeralda Cabral, author of How to Clean a Fish: And Other Adventures in Portugal A first-generation scholar, Maria João Maciel Jorge immigrated to Canada from the Azores in 1989 and holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. She is an Associate Professor of Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian Studies and Associate Dean of Global and Community Engagement in the faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University in Toronto, Canada.