Cristina Henríquez: "The Book of Unknown Americans" [CC]

Cristina Henríquez’s "The Book of Unknown Americans" follows the journeys of two families-one Panamanian, one Mexican-from Latin America to their adopted homeland of the United States. At its heart, though, this is a love story, one by turns suspenseful and wry. Henríquez returns to the CHF stage with a story that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American. She is joined in conversation by Coya Paz, artistic director of Free Street Theater.
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[@joandaidone7455]

I really loved this book. Very powerful. And beautiful. And heartbreaking. Should be required reading in our high schools.

[@amywasson4238]

My english teacher is having us read it in our class! :)