How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents    by Julia Alvarez    Format: ebook    Find it on: Freading    September 15 marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The García family must flee the Dominican Republic when the father's role in an attempt to overthrow the dictator is discovered.  New York in 1960 is very far removed from their home.  While their parents struggle to hold on to their old ways, the four girls embrace everything their new home has to offer and are determined to start fresh.

Alvarez has received many awards for this book, including being selected as a Notable Book by the New York Times and the American Library Association.