Every Time a Rainbow Dies by Rita Williams-Garcia

Nonetheless, what readers will remember most about this honest novel is Victoria's physical and emotional pain and how her trauma dramatically affects Akilah's perception of Victoria's parents and her own pride in her heritage. The author attempts to remain objective, showing how and why the ritual is still practiced in some cultures. This contemporary tale about the ancient rite of female circumcision will no doubt leave an indelible mark on preteens. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.

All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Then the shocking truth comes out during a heart-breaking confessional: While back in their homeland, Victoria's parents forced her to have an operation, and Victoria no longer feels whole. Every Time a Rainbow Dies by Williams-Garcia, Rita. But most readers will be as baffled as Akilah wondering what happened to Victoria in Nigeria to make her so sad. Worst of all, Victoria 'won't laugh.' The author plants subtle clues as to Victoria's dramatic change (e.g., Victoria overreacts to the word 'operation,' in math class). Akilah looks forward to Victoria's return to America, but when Victoria finally does come home, she is different, acting quiet and withdrawn and treating Akilah like a stranger. Ten-year-old Akilah (whose name means 'intelligence' in Swahili) feels ambivalent about being an 'early bloomer.' Instead of brooding about the changes in her body, she would rather be playing with her Nigerian friend Victoria, who is spending the summer in Africa with her family. : Every Time a Rainbow Dies (9780064473033) by Rita Williams-Garcia and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available. ) explores how two girls experience very different initiations into adolescence. award rita williams garcia is the author of six distinguished novels for young adults blue tights every time a rainbow dies fast talk on a slow tracklike. Be Eleven is the sequel to her New York Times bestseller One Crazy Summer, a Newbery H. In this disturbing and poignant coming-of-age novel, Williams-Garcia ( Fast Talk on a Slow Track Rita Williams-Garcias much-anticipated middle-grade novel P.S.

Every Time a Rainbow Dies by Rita Williams-Garcia