Dogs of Summer

In "Dogs of Summer," set in a working-class neighborhood of the Canary Islands during the summer of 2005, two girls navigate the complexities of friendship and desire as they come of age under oppressive heat and societal expectations. The ten-year-old narrator grapples with her intense feelings for her best friend Isora, whose vivaciousness and burgeoning womanhood create a mix of admiration and jealousy. With a unique storytelling style that blends prose, bachata lyrics, and the humor of Canary dialect, this lyrical debut explores the tumultuous landscape of girlhood and the deep yearnings that accompany it.