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The Education of Margot Sánchez

Lilliam Rivera
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The Education of Margot Sánchez

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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Lilliam Rivera

The Education of Margot Sánchez

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York City • 2010s

Theme
Family
Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL580L

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Super Short Summary

In The Education of Margot Sánchez, readers follow Margot, a Latina teenager in the Bronx, as she navigates the complexities of cultural identity, family expectations, and personal growth while working at her father's supermarket over the summer. The novel explores themes of self-discovery and belonging in a vibrant urban setting.

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,978 ratings

58%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Education of Margot Sánchez by Lilliam Rivera is praised for its authentic portrayal of a teen's cultural identity and family challenges. The narrative is engaging and captures the essence of Puerto Rican heritage. Some critiques point to a predictable plot, but the vibrant characters and relatable themes resonate well with YA readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Education of Margot Sánchez?

A reader who enjoys The Education of Margot Sánchez by Lilliam Rivera likely appreciates coming-of-age stories with strong Latina protagonists navigating identity and family. Fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before would find it compelling.

4.0

2,978 ratings

58%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York City • 2010s

Theme
Family
Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL580L

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