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  • The Making of Yolanda la Bruja

  • By: Lorraine Avila
  • Narrated by: Lorraine Avila
  • Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)

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The Making of Yolanda la Bruja

By: Lorraine Avila
Narrated by: Lorraine Avila
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Yolanda Alvarez is having a good year. She’s starting to feel at home Julia De Burgos High, her school in the Bronx. She has her best friend Victory, and maybe something with José, a senior boy she’s getting to know. She’s confident her initiation into her family’s bruja tradition will happen soon.

But then a white boy, the son of a politician, appears at Julia De Burgos High, and his vibes are off. And Yolanda’s initiation begins with a series of troubling visions of the violence this boy threatens. How can Yolanda protect her community, in a world that doesn’t listen? Only with the wisdom and love of her family, friends, and community—and the Brujas Diosas, her ancestors and guides.

The Making of Yolanda La Bruja is the book this country, struggling with the plague of gun violence, so desperately needs, but which few could write. Here Lorraine Avila brings a story born from the intersection of race, justice, education, and spirituality that will capture listeners everywhere.

©2023 Lorraine Avila (P)2023 Recorded Books
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Loved this book!

This story captivated me. I became quickly invested in the characters and loved the way the author painted pictures with her words. At times, things felt too real because this story reflects current societal struggles. However, I was able to remain engaged. Great story.

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Yolandas Are Powerful!

I’m loving YA! This Afro Caribbean book pulled me in. I fell in love with the characters and even felt a bit sorry for Ben. I needed the message that the book gave about not being responsible to save everyone. The space, community, and characterization in this book was everything. Yolanda and her grandmother were powerful. I enjoyed the nods that were given to other books and writers. I copied them down for future reading. I can’t wait to read more by this author. I’m an English teacher and can’t wait to share this with my classroom readers.

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Excellent and Educational

I love this book it brought me all the way back to NYC! So beautiful detailed!

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