Sisters/Hermanas

In this compelling audiobook by three-time Newbery Honor-winner Gary Paulsen, the lives of two 14-year-old girls unfold in Houston: Rosa, an illegal immigrant from Mexico City selling herself on the streets, and Traci, a blonde beauty striving to become head cheerleader for a secure future. Despite their stark differences, a brief encounter reveals surprising similarities between the two, as both face a world that places a heavy price on youth and beauty. The narrative, presented in both English and Spanish, highlights their intertwined struggles and aspirations.