Don't Ask Me Where I'm From

In "Don't Ask Me Where I'm From", Liliana Cruz, a first-generation Latinx teen, tries to blend in at a new, mostly white school, but when family secrets surface and the school's racism escalates, she must confront who she is and decide where she stands. The story balances humor with the harsh realities of cultural identity, assimilation, and prejudice, delivering a candid coming-of-age narrative. As Liliana navigates loyalty to her family, her peers, and herself, she faces a choice that will shape her sense of belonging.