The Moon Within
The Moon Within
Fiction | Poem | YA | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Poem • Fiction
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Modern Classic Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureOakland, California • 2010s
2019
YA
9-12 years
Super Short Summary
The Moon Within by Aida Salazar narrates the coming-of-age journey of Celi Rivera, a young girl experiencing her first menstruation. Set in Oakland, the novel explores themes of cultural identity, self-acceptance, and gender fluidity while Celi navigates familial expectations, friendships, and her developing understanding of her place within her community.
Emotional
Inspirational
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Moon Within by Aida Salazar is praised for its lyrical prose and sensitive portrayal of adolescence. Reviewers admire its exploration of cultural identity and coming-of-age rituals, noting the empowering representation. Some critiques mention a lack of depth in secondary characters and narrative pacing issues. Overall, it is celebrated for its authenticity and emotional resonance.
Who Should Read The Moon Within?
A reader who would enjoy The Moon Within by Aida Salazar is likely an adolescent interested in culturally rich coming-of-age stories. Fans of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume will appreciate its exploration of puberty and identity within a bicultural context. This novel combines poetry and narrative to resonate with young readers.
1,624 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Poem • Fiction
•
Modern Classic Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureOakland, California • 2010s
2019
YA
9-12 years
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