Senior Tamara Trejo, who is the daughter of Mexican immigrants, introduced Sanchez before her presentation. “That’s what I learned by reading this book and I’m really grateful for it.” “The character says ‘I have to live for myself, I have to build upon myself and work as a person, and live up to what I need to do,’” said Pamias. Pamias said protagonist Julia’s perseverance while facing obstacles throughout the novel inspired her during stressful times in her own life. “This is the only book I’ve ever finished independently,” said junior Nikki Pamias. “A girl who was trying her best but failed all the time, a girl who had very strong convictions and didn’t shut up to make the world feel more comfortable.”ĭuring Sanchez’s visit, which also included a sit-down lunch with some students, and a presentation and book-signing at the west campus for community members, several students spoke of their praise for the novel and what it meant to them. “I thought it was important to create a girl who was imperfect,” said Sanchez. Sanchez spoke to the students about the writing process and answered questions. Sanchez have lunch in the library with several students during Sanchez's visit to the East Leyden campus. Library Media Specialist Gina Caneva, Librarian Janine Asmus and author Erika L.
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