Selena Didn't Know Spanish Either by Marisa Tirado

OVERVIEW

Selena Didn't Know Spanish Either is a debut poetry collection which seeks Tejano pop star Selena Quintanilla as a means of reconnecting to the speaker’s cultural identity. As Spanish language and culture becomes more accessible to non-Latinx populations, the speaker grapples with her own complex story of assimilation. Modern marginalization, appropriation, tokenizing, and fetishizing are examined in this multi-generational memoir tracking a Latinx family’s journey to assimilation. This dynamic collection is far-reaching, exploring BIPOC experiences in predominantly white cultures.

PRODUCT INFO

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Texas Review Press; 1st edition (May 25, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 46 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1680032658
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1680032659
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.3 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.83 x 0.39 x 7.87 inches