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Ashley Rodriguez
Recent Stories
Local Community Organizations
These are local Vietnamese oriented organizations in the San Diego area.
'The Gangster We Are All Looking For': Chapter Five "nu' o ' c"
The last chapter finalizes the transition and feelings of the young narrator.
'The Gangster We Are All Looking For': Chapter One "suh-top"
The first chapter introduces us to our anonymous narrator and the beginning of her migration.
'The Gangster We Are All Looking For': Chapter Two "palm"
Chapter two describes a family reuniting and the realizations of immigration.
Chapter Three "the gangster we are all looking for"
The third chapter delves into symbolic representations during a turbulent time for the family.
'The Gangster We Are All Looking For': Chapter Four "the bones of birds"
Problems unfold in chapter four.
"The Gangster We Are All Looking For": Connections & Resources
From food to film, "The Gangster We Are All Looking For" offers many connections to be made and resources to be discovered within the San Diego area.
Themes
Many themes can be discovered and discussed in "The Gangster We Are Looking For".
Genre: True-life Novel
This true life novel spans many genre's, making it a relatable read for many people, especially San Diegans.
Local Teen Inspiring Peers to Read for Fun
13-year-old Emma Halpern of San Diego is fighting the cycle of poverty through inspiring a love of reading in her low income peers. Read on to see how this visionary teen is starting a book club trend in an area high school.
