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The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Sonia Manzano

The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

East Harlem, New York • 1960s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

720L

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Super Short Summary

The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano is a middle grade coming-of-age story set in Spanish Harlem, New York, in 1969. It follows Evelyn Serrano, a young Puerto Rican girl navigating the clash between her conservative family and the radical Young Lords Movement. Engaged in activism, Evelyn uncovers her family's complex history and the Puerto Rican community’s struggles in the U.S. This book contains depictions of abuse and anti-Puerto Rican sentiments.

Inspirational

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,610 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano vividly captures the political turmoil of 1969 Spanish Harlem through the eyes of a rebellious teen. While praised for its authentic cultural depiction and historical insight, some critiques mention its pacing and character development. Overall, it offers a compelling, if occasionally uneven, exploration of identity and activism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano?

A reader who enjoys The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano, featuring a young Latina protagonist navigating cultural identity and activism in 1960s Spanish Harlem, would likely appreciate The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez.

4.1

1,610 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

East Harlem, New York • 1960s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

720L

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