Self sofia gets a scholarship to one of the best boarding schools in texas. Does anybody know any good quotes from the book tequila. The author offers a charming account of the amazing blue agave plant, the essential ingredient in tequila, outlines the growing, harvesting and manufacturing process, makes comparisons with other agavederived drinks such as mescal, relates the agave and tequila to the social history of mexico, and dispels many myths about tequila its not. This will cure my homesickness as i travel to my next family, clara would say, popping the tequila worm into her mouth and chewing. Oct 29, 2014 the tequila worm written by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, 2005 isbn. She experienced a lot of the same things many of us have gone through, albeit during a different time, so the novel was able to be. A mezcal worm is an insect larva found in some types of mezcal produced in oaxaca, mexico. A bottle of tequila with a worm in the bottom would not meet these quality controls. For your reference, we provided these the tequila worm quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. But only in recent years has the more traditional spirit from mexicomost easily defined by. The tequila worm, random house llc, 2007 208 pages. For example, the tequila worm is known as the care for everyone. Tequila is distilled from any number of natural mexican plants and can bear the name as long.
What are the effects of drinking a worm from a tequila. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. When it comes to the effects youll feel after eating the worm, however, opinions vary. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.
In the beginning, a younger sofia relays special familycentered momentssome downright hysterical and others more poignantsuch as her first communion, making. To be called tequila, the liquor must be 100% blue agave and be produced in just five reg. Random house childrens books school and library marketing 1745 broadway, mail drop 104 new york, ny 10019 about the author the tequila worm. Canales herself grew up in mcallen, texas, as part of such a family that she writes about. Like her father, sofia lives the life of the mind, rich with story and possibility. The tequila worm begins as vignettes and then moves into a more traditional narrative when sofia, the mexicanamerican protagonist, is a fourteenyearold high school freshman. Hailed by industry experts as the most accurate, detailed, and entertaining book on tequila ever written, the book of tequila gives us a tour through the mysterious world of this historic and subtle distilled beverage. By learning to dance and showing her that she can leave home and still learn to become a good. The tequila worm written by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, 2005 isbn.
Tequila worm, viola canales, wendy lamb books, 2005, page 11 a tequila worm cures homesickness, not problems. The worm is never found in tequila, says heriberto oviedo, the tequilier like a sommelier for tequila at the cantina beach restaurant at the ritzcarlton in key biscayne, fl. Like many of the students in our class, viola canales is a mexicanamerican native of mcallen, texas born on april 21, 1957. The worm were all thinking of actually belongs in a bottle of mezcal, tequila s huskier, smokier cousin tequila has to be at least 51% blue agave, but mezcal can be made from any variety of. Stop thinking that nuns are sweet and kind like maria in the sound of music. Does anybody know any good quotes from the book tequila worm. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. After the death of a close relative, sophia feels that she must return to her childhood city of mcallen, texas to restore all that has been lost. The tequila worm is a young adult novel by viola canales that was published in 2007.
The tequila worm the tequila worm by viola canales is the selection for the laiis vamos a leer book group meeting held on november 3. Jsa this unusually warm, loving family story probably will be best enjoyed by those close to the mexican american heritage. From the licking of salt and sucking of limes, to the worm left floating at the bottom of the bottle, to the drinks murky relationship with mezcal, the details matter when it comes to tequila, and are taken seriously by those who have come to pray at the altar of agave over the years. The uninitiated may think that some bottles of tequila have worms in the bottom, but experienced tequiladrinkers know that its actually mezcal, a similar mexican liquor, that features a wormy surprise at the bottom of the bottle. The tequila worm download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Dec 18, 2007 sofia comes from a family of storytellers. Top 5 quotes from the tequila worm free book notes. Over the course of history, humans have been known to put all sorts of questionable things into their drinks.
Growing up in her texas barrio feels safe, warm, and comfortable for sofia, the daughter of mexican. Papa sorts and cleans each individual bean, relaxing himself from the stresses of work and. Tequila worm touches on the reality of death at various points of the story at different levels of reaction, and the reader should not be surprised to learn that. How can she convince her mother to let her take this opportunity. The larva is usually either a gusano rojo red worm or a chinicuil maguey worm, the caterpillar of the comadia redtenbacheri moth.
To hell and back with one of rocks most notorious frontmen tequila mockingbird. It constitutes a comprehensive sourcebook on every aspect of tequila, including all the basic facts on the. The tequila worm, by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, demoates the reoccuring themes of family relationships, growing up, and world cultures. What are the effects of drinking a worm from a tequila bottle. Top 10 most expensive young celebritys mansion homes duration. See more ideas about tequila, vintage humor and mad men fashion. The tequila worm is about a girl and her family always telling stories. It seems to be a rite of passage for many to take that first shot of mezcal or to eat the worm at the bottom of the bottle. Goodreads members who liked the tequila worm also liked.
An introduction to mexicos best spirit that isnt tequila. Shed take a hairpin and fish out the tequila worm swimming inside. What is the worm in tequila, and what does it do to you. The worm, however, isnt actually a worm, but the larva of one of two different types of moths that live on the agave plant. Why is there a worm in tequila mezcal and tequila worm. Teens drink here, but in this portrayal of mexican.
If the worm is intact or fresh, the tequila must be the real thing. The tequila worm the tequila worm by viola canales is the selection for the laiis vamos a leer book group meeting held on november 3, 2014. Objects play an important role in the novel the tequila worm. The book received many awards and recognitions including the americas award honorable mention in 2005 and the pura belpre award for writing in 2006. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Jun 24, 2018 if the worm is intact or fresh, the tequila must be the real thing.
It is ironic that a worm should be thought to be a proof of tequila quality as tequila quality is tightly controlled by government regulations. The main character, sofia, learns to balance the values of her family with her own dreams to become a harvard graduate. Bryan estep and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sofia, growing up in an urban latino neighborhood in mcallen, texas, has a chance to attend an expensive boarding school in austin on scholarship. Click download or read online button to get the tequila worm book now. Contrary to popular belief, a true tequila does not contain a worm. Ulises gutierez leadrythm rolando salas leadrythm travis struckhoff drums carlos gonzalez bass. In this warm, entertaining debut novel, canales follows sofia from early childhood through her teen years, when she receives a scholarship to attend an exclusive boarding school.
But before leaving shed reach into her bag one last time to pull out a tiny bottle of mescal. When sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to. Festive spirits, tequila culture, and the infamous worm by becky youman. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Moving tale of latina going to white boarding school. Viola canales theme never forget who you are or where you. The worm were all thinking of actually belongs in a bottle of mezcal, tequilas huskier, smokier cousin tequila has to be at least 51% blue agave, but. Find books like the tequila worm from the worlds largest community of readers. The tequila worm and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Tequila is a variety of drink called mezcal, much like bourbon is a variety of drink called whiskey. Parents need to know that the tequila worm is the moving fictionalized memoir of a mexicanamerican girl from the barrio in mcallen, texas, who enters a mostly white protestant boarding school hundreds of miles from home but stays connected to her family. Mar, 2007 the tequila worm begins as vignettes and then moves into a more traditional narrative when sofia, the mexicanamerican protagonist, is a fourteenyearold high school freshman.
Jan, 2016 the worm were all thinking of actually belongs in a bottle of mezcal, tequilas huskier, smokier cousin tequila has to be at least 51% blue agave, but mezcal can be made from any variety of. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. Mezcal is a collective name for alcoholic spirits derived from the agave plant. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Jul 09, 2012 the tequila worm book trailer duration. Cocktails with a literary twist heaven, earth, tequila. The tequilana weber blue agave, grown in the jalisco state of mexico. While the worm is popularly called the tequila worm, it is only found on the bottom of a bottle of mezcal, a variety of tequila obtained from distilling blue agave and similar plants. Jan 03, 2011 stop thinking that nuns are sweet and kind like maria in the sound of music. There are two distillates produced from the agave plant tequila and mezcal. Tequila worm, viola canales, wendy lamb books, 2005, page 11 a tequila worm. To present and evaluate the lessons learned in the tequila worm.
The tequila worm or as it should be known as the mezcal worm is normally only found in mezcal tequila. The meriposa worm is grown on agave from which mezcal is made, and when a worm is added to the mezcal, it is known as mezcal con gusano. The tequila worm was designated a notable book by the american library association and won the pen center usa award, the novel was also awarded the pura belpre medal for narrative. The use of the worm, or gusano is exclusive to mezcal, since the mexican standards authority, nom, prohibits adding insects or larvae to tequila. The tequila worm by viola canales is a young adultchildrens book that was published in 2005. Only one pura belpre award is given, per year, to authors who create childrens books that depict, support, and commemorate the latino cultural experience. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions.
Although the reason behind the addition of the worm is not verified, one theory is that the worm is a guarantee of high proof. The worm is reserved for a drink known as mezcal, which, according to some, is tequilas big brother. Tequila is recognized as the national alcoholic beverage of mexico and can be produced from only one varietal of 6 species of mexican agave. Growing up in her texas barrio feels safe, warm, and comfortable for sofia, the daughter of mexican parents, but when she gets the chance to. Tequila facts, history of tequila the cocktail project. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio in mcallen, texas, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions.
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