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Call Me Maria

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2004

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Judith Ortiz Cofer

Call Me Maria

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Call Me María by Judith Ortiz Cofer, published in 2004, follows María, a Puerto Rican teenager, as she adjusts to life in New York City and navigates her multicultural environment while living with her father. The novel, set in the 2000s, explores María's evolving identity, bilingualism, and family dynamics through a mix of prose and verse. Themes include language, poetry, and the complex relationships within her family.

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.0

520 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Call Me Maria by Judith Ortiz Cofer is a poignant novel that captures the complexities of cultural identity and adolescence. Reviewers praise the lyrical prose and authentic portrayal of a young girl navigating life between Puerto Rico and New York. Some critics find the narrative occasionally uneven, but the emotional depth and relatable characters resonate strongly.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Call Me Maria?

A reader who enjoys Call Me Maria by Judith Ortiz Cofer is likely interested in multicultural narratives and coming-of-age stories. This reader might also appreciate books like The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan for their themes of identity, culture, and personal growth.

4.0

520 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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