Like her other novels, it’s written with beautiful lyricism and descriptions. As a coming-of-age memoir-in-verse, it’s a unique and engaging way to introduce students to the genres of memoir and autobiography through poetry. Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings shares this same passion, but its deeply personal nature as a memoir-in-verse sets it apart from her other books. Her passion for Cuba is obvious through her commitment to bringing often little or unknown historical figures and periods to life. How can the two countries she loves hate each other so much? And will she ever get to visit her beautiful island again?Įngle is well-known for her historical novels-in-verse that offer glimpses into different periods of Cuban history. When the hostility between Cuba and the United States erupts at the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Margarita’s worlds collide in the worst way possible.
Words and images are her constant companions, friendly and comforting when the children at school are not. But most of the time she lives in Los Angeles, lonely in the noisy city and dreaming of the summers when she can take a plane through the enchanted air to her beloved island. Her heart lies in Cuba, her mother’s tropical island country, a place so lush with vibrant life that it seems like a fairy tale kingdom. In this poetic memoir, which won the Pura Belpré Author Award, acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. Published by Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2015 They loved it as much as I did! It’s a perfect book for this month’s focus on Women’s History, and may even give you some great ideas for April’s National Poetry Month. I had such a great time discussing it with our book group last night.
Here’s our review of this month’s featured novel, Enchanted Air.
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