Lupe Wong Won't Dance

Written by Donna Barba Higuera

A determined girl battles school and square dancing to meet her baseball idol.

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256 pages· 58,643 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 680L

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Bookroo's summary

Lupe Wong dreams of being the first female Major League pitcher and meeting her idol, Fu Li Hernandez. But to achieve this, she must conquer her latest challenge: a dreaded square dancing unit in gym class. With her grades on the line, Lupe's mission becomes a hilarious journey of self-discovery and advocacy. Will she dance her way to success or strike out? Join Lupe as she navigates middle school, friendship, and the pursuit of her dreams, all while challenging the status quo with her unique blend of humor and determination.

From the publisher

My gym shorts burrow into my butt crack like a frightened groundhog. Don’t you want to read a book that starts like that Lupe Wong is going to be the first female pitcher in the Major Leagues. She’s also championed causes her whole young life. Some worthy…like expanding the options for race on school tests beyond just a few bubbles. And some not so much…like complaining to the BBC about the length between Doctor Who seasons. Lupe needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who’s Chinacan/Mexinese just like her. So when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in gym? Obviously she’s not gonna let that slide. Not since Millicent Min, Girl Genius has a debut novel introduced a character so memorably, with such humor and emotional insight. Even square dancing fans will agree…

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