Growing up is complicated, especially when you are from another country. How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents is a novel written by Julia Alvarez filled with anecdotes by four sisters who have moved to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic.

As they cope with bullying, family life and immigration, they discover more about their heritage, individuality and what it means to love one's family and self. The novel encapsulates what it means to be an American through Hispanic eyes, offering a captivating narrative about the four Garcia sisters, complete with a reader's guide.