Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

After an airplane crash on its way to the Dominican Republic takes their father, Yahaira and Camino’s worlds are thrown onto a collision course. Neither of them knew that their families helped their father keep such a big secret from them. Yahaira now begins to understand why her father left her every summer. Camino now understands why her father never took her to New York. Both now question if their father ever loved one more than the other. They struggle with learning that although they have lost their father, they each have gained a new sister.  In general this book is a must read, from the story to its characters to the cultural perspective. It all comes together to bring a powerful narrative.--Claudio Leon

Acevedo, Elizabeth. Clap When you Land. New York: Quill Tree Books, 2020. Print.

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