50 pages 1 hour read

Sonia Manzano

The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

720L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Realistic Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Identity: Race
Topics
History: World
Arts / Culture