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. 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. There are two distillates produced from the agave plant tequila and mezcal. When it comes to the effects youll feel after eating the worm, however, opinions vary. Why is there a worm in tequila mezcal and tequila worm. Viola canales theme never forget who you are or where you.
When sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to. Papa sorts and cleans each individual bean, relaxing himself from the stresses of work and. Only one pura belpre award is given, per year, to authors who create childrens books that depict, support, and commemorate the latino cultural experience. 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. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Mezcal is a collective name for alcoholic spirits derived from the agave plant. The tequila worm is about a girl and her family always telling stories. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Books similar to the tequila worm the tequila worm.
But only in recent years has the more traditional spirit from mexicomost easily defined by. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Self sofia gets a scholarship to one of the best boarding schools in texas. Random house childrens books school and library marketing 1745 broadway, mail drop 104 new york, ny 10019 about the author the tequila worm. Top 10 most expensive young celebritys mansion homes duration. The tequilana weber blue agave, grown in the jalisco state of mexico. But before leaving shed reach into her bag one last time to pull out a tiny bottle of mescal.
Cocktails with a literary twist heaven, earth, tequila. Does anybody know any good quotes from the book tequila. In the beginning, a younger sofia relays special familycentered momentssome downright hysterical and others more poignantsuch as her first communion, making. 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. Click download or read online button to get the tequila worm book now. Festive spirits, tequila culture, and the infamous worm by becky youman. For example, the tequila worm is known as the care for everyone. 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. To present and evaluate the lessons learned in the tequila worm. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Canales herself grew up in mcallen, texas, as part of such a family that she writes about. It constitutes a comprehensive sourcebook on every aspect of tequila, including all the basic facts on the. Tequila worm, viola canales, wendy lamb books, 2005, page 11 a tequila worm cures homesickness, not problems. Like many of the students in our class, viola canales is a mexicanamerican native of mcallen, texas born on april 21, 1957. The larva is usually either a gusano rojo red worm or a chinicuil maguey worm, the caterpillar of the comadia redtenbacheri moth. 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. Jul 09, 2012 the tequila worm book trailer duration. How can she convince her mother to let her take this opportunity. Find books like the tequila worm from the worlds largest community of readers. Top 5 quotes from the tequila worm free book notes. 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 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. To be called tequila, the liquor must be 100% blue agave and be produced in just five reg. 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. 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. Moving tale of latina going to white boarding school. Contrary to popular belief, a true tequila does not contain a worm. The tequila worm or as it should be known as the mezcal worm is normally only found in mezcal tequila. The worm, however, isnt actually a worm, but the larva of one of two different types of moths that live on the agave plant. Over the course of history, humans have been known to put all sorts of questionable things into their drinks. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio in mcallen, texas, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions. A look at the latino culture using the tequila worm age group 1015 years old goalsobjectives to introduce and celebrate a diverse culture in a fun and rewarding way. Growing up in her texas barrio feels safe, warm, and comfortable for sofia, the daughter of mexican. Jun 24, 2018 if the worm is intact or fresh, the tequila must be the real thing.
What are the effects of drinking a worm from a tequila bottle. Jsa this unusually warm, loving family story probably will be best enjoyed by those close to the mexican american heritage. To hell and back with one of rocks most notorious frontmen tequila mockingbird. Does anybody know any good quotes from the book tequila worm. The tequila worm download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. What are the effects of drinking a worm from a tequila. Although the reason behind the addition of the worm is not verified, one theory is that the worm is a guarantee of high proof.
Tequila is a variety of drink called mezcal, much like bourbon is a variety of drink called whiskey. This will cure my homesickness as i travel to my next family, clara would say, popping the tequila worm into her mouth and chewing. Tequila is recognized as the national alcoholic beverage of mexico and can be produced from only one varietal of 6 species of mexican agave. 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. Stop thinking that nuns are sweet and kind like maria in the sound of music. An introduction to mexicos best spirit that isnt tequila. The tequila worm, random house llc, 2007 208 pages. For your reference, we provided these the tequila worm quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. Tequila facts, history of tequila the cocktail project.
The book received many awards and recognitions including the americas award honorable mention in 2005 and the pura belpre award for writing in 2006. Shed take a hairpin and fish out the tequila worm swimming inside. A mezcal worm is an insect larva found in some types of mezcal produced in oaxaca, mexico. Dec 18, 2007 sofia comes from a family of storytellers. The tequila worm by viola canales is a young adultchildrens book that was published in 2005. 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. 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. The tequila worm written by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, 2005 isbn.
Sofia, growing up in an urban latino neighborhood in mcallen, texas, has a chance to attend an expensive boarding school in austin on scholarship. The main character, sofia, learns to balance the values of her family with her own dreams to become a harvard graduate. If the worm is intact or fresh, the tequila must be the real thing. 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. Jan 03, 2011 stop thinking that nuns are sweet and kind like maria in the sound of music. Bryan estep and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The following information comprises a standardsbased educators guide that the laii has produced to support using the tequila worm wendy lamb books, 2005 in the classroom. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. A bottle of tequila with a worm in the bottom would not meet these quality controls. 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. 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 is distilled from any number of natural mexican plants and can bear the name as long. Objects play an important role in the novel the tequila worm. By learning to dance and showing her that she can leave home and still learn to become a good.
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. Ulises gutierez leadrythm rolando salas leadrythm travis struckhoff drums carlos gonzalez bass. The tequila worm, by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, demoates the reoccuring themes of family relationships, growing up, and world cultures. There is no end to the amount of ingredients that can and will be mixed up in a glass and served to. All tequila is mezcal, but not all mezcal is tequila. 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. 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.
Oct 29, 2014 the tequila worm written by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, 2005 isbn. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions. See more ideas about tequila, vintage humor and mad men fashion. The tequila worm and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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.
In order for mezcal to be tequila, it has to be made with at least 51% blue agave grown in the region around the city of tequila in the mexican state of jalisco. 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. What is the worm in tequila, and what does it do to you. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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. She must make a hard decision to go and leave her family or stay sofia lives in texas in a mexican community. Teens drink here, but in this portrayal of mexican. 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. Like her father, sofia lives the life of the mind, rich with story and possibility. The tequila worm ebook by viola canales rakuten kobo. Tequila worm, viola canales, wendy lamb books, 2005, page 11 a tequila worm. The worm is reserved for a drink known as mezcal, which, according to some, is tequilas big brother. The tequila worm is a young adult novel by viola canales that was published in 2007. 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.
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