Two other important Independence Day dates are September 18 for Chile, and Belize on September 21.

Finally, Dia de la Raza takes place near the end of the month, on October 12.

The novel’s main character is Ana, a 15 year old who lives in the Dominican Republic.

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The book focuses on a Mexican-American teenager, Julia, who is struggling with the death of her sister.

Though it covers tricky topics, the book currently has 4.04 stars onGoodreadsfrom over 50,000 ratings.

It was also a finalist for theNational Book Award.

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Recommended byGood Housekeeping, Arianna Davis' book “What Would Frida Do?

A Guide to living Boldly” will inspire you to step up and reclaim your narrative.

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