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A Movie in My Pillow/ Una Pelicula en mi Almohada
A Movie in My Pillow/ Una Pelicula en mi Almohada
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A young boy with two homelands and a delightful sense of wonder comes to life in Jorge Argueta�s first collection of poems for children. Young Jorgito lives in San Francisco�s Mission District, but he hasn�t forgotten his native El Salvador. He recalls the volcanoes, the tasty cornmeal pupusas, and his grandmother�s stories. As he changes from timid newcomer to seasoned city dweller, Jorgito�s memories and new adventures form a patchwork of dreams � the movie in his pillow � that is perfectly suited to his new bicultural identity.
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A young boy with two homelands and a delightful sense of wonder comes to life in Jorge Argueta�s first collection of poems for children. Young Jorgito lives in San Francisco�s Mission District, but he hasn�t forgotten his native El Salvador. He recalls the volcanoes, the tasty cornmeal pupusas, and his grandmother�s stories. As he changes from timid newcomer to seasoned city dweller, Jorgito�s memories and new adventures form a patchwork of dreams � the movie in his pillow � that is perfectly suited to his new bicultural identity.

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About Jorge

My name is Jorge Argueta. I was born in El Salvador. My family owned a tiny restaurant known for its delicious food. The restaurant was located in front of a bus terminal where the drivers used to bring people from the capital, San Salvador and from all over. While eating...

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Published Reviews

Jan.07.2008

Xochitl and her family have come from El Salvador and are missing home very much. They live in San Francisco's Mission District and what they miss most of all are the flowers that they were surrounded with...

Jan.07.2008

A Movie in My Pillow/ Una película en mi almohada is a collection of 21 poems written by Salvadoran author Jorge Argueta. In these poems Jorge Argueta evokes the wonder of his childhood in rural El Salvador...