“At the steamy train station in New Orleans, horrifying signs above drinking fountains announce: COLORED. WHITE. Confused, I drink out of both. Why should it matter if a stream of coo, refreshing water pours into my mouth or another?”
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Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings
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Margarita Engle
Margarita Engle is an American writer known for her works in children's literature and poetry. Born on September 2, 1951, she has a passion for literature and poetry from a young age. Engle's works have been highly praised by readers and critics for their rich imagination and emotional expression. more
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