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“The Pi Betas had accepted the fact that Rose was Mexican, but it was obvious they would just as soon ignore it. And they seemed to assume Rose wanted to do that, too. The other girls might not be overtly disturbed by the fact that Rose was a chicana, but they certainly were not going to encourage her to explore her heritage. No, if Rose joined the Pi Betas, she would have to deny the biggest part of herself. She would have to become completely American.”

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Book:Rosa's Lie
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Rosa's Lie

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Francine Pascal
Francine Pascal

French author born on May 13, 1938. Known for her young adult literature, particularly the 'Romeo and Juliet' series and the 'Angels' series, which have won the hearts of many readers. more

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