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Anita Perez Ferguson
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Lupe and Selina Play Through the Storm
Teens
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Room Service
Lupe Lopez recalls the sound of Spanish in her childhood home and feels welcomed at her hotel in Mexico. Key memories are triggered from childhood and give us a sense of security, if we are fortunate. In this excerpt from Lupe &Selina; Play Through the Storm, Lupe is greeted by a tasty tray from Room Service on her first morning in Mexico with her team. I've had this type of experience in this exact type of hotel. Many authors draw on their own experiences to enhance the story's authenticity. I hope you enjoy this book and its companion book, Lupe Throws Like a Girl. I also invite you to join me each week to meet other Latinx authors and their stories at Diverse Voices-Bravo! Find it at anitaperezferguson.substack.com
Book Excerpt
Lupe and Selina Play Through the Storm
“Buenas días, Senora. ¿Cafe o te?” A server in a loose-fitting lilac uniform held a small wooden tray. “¿Y pan dulce?”
“Oh, buenas días. Sí, gracias.” Lupe’s brain quickened, and she stammered with a reply. The delicious aromas from the tray filled Lupe’s senses. She stood in the door wearing her Wave T-shirt and sweatpants, her hair jumbled. “Sí, sí, por favor.” She recalled the sound of Spanish from her childhood mornings when Mama sang “Las Mañanitas.”
“¿Las Olas, sí, Senora?” The woman with the tray commented on her T-shirt. Smiling, she turned to leave before Lupe thought to offer her a tip.
“Espera.” Lupe dug into her backpack for a Waves key chain, a trinket the players carried to trade with the Mexican squad. “Gracias.” She held out the souvenir, and the server broke into an enormous grin and hurried out of the room.
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