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Aniana del Mar belongs in the water like a dolphin belongs to the sea. But she and Papi keep her swim practices and meets hidden from Mami, who has never recovered from losing someone she loves to the water years ago. That is, until the day Ani’s stiffness and swollen joints mean she can no longer get out of bed, and Ani is forced to reveal just how important swimming is to her. Mami forbids her from returning to the water but Ani and her doctor believe that swimming along with medication will help Ani manage her disease. What follows is the journey of a girl who must grieve who she once was in order to rise like the tide and become the young woman she is meant to be. Aniana Del Mar Jumps In is a poignant story about chronic illness and disability, the secrets between mothers and daughters, the harm we do to the ones we love the most—and all the triumphs, big and small, that keep us afloat.
“Beautiful in its honesty and vulnerability, this is a powerful story about dreams and bodily agency that sings from the heart.”—Natalia Sylvester, award-winning author of Breathe and Count Back From Ten
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Introducing Aniana del Mar Jumps In, a captivating novel that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you feeling inspired. With four-starred reviews, this expertly told story-in-verse by an award-winning poet follows the journey of a 12-year-old Dominican American swimmer diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis.
Aniana del Mar belongs in the water like a dolphin belongs to the sea. But her passion for swimming is hidden from her mother, who still carries the pain of losing someone to the water. When Ani's joint pain becomes unbearable, she must confront her mother and reveal how vital swimming is to her well-being. While her mother initially forbids her from returning to the water, Ani and her doctor believe that swimming, along with medication, can help her manage her disease.
This poignant story explores the challenges of chronic illness and disability, the deep secrets between mothers and daughters, and the complexities of love. Aniana Del Mar Jumps In is a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and resilience.
"Beautiful in its honesty and vulnerability, this powerful novel sings from the heart," raves Natalia Sylvester, the award-winning author of Breathe and Count Back from Ten.
Don't miss out on this captivating book that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit. Join Aniana del Mar as she rises above her struggles and embraces her true potential. Experience the magic of Aniana Del Mar Jumps In today!
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