Spanish
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“The Vanilla Kid” by Madison Barr, translated by Professor Joseline Burgos (1470 words)
In this creative non-fiction essay, the author challenges the notion that vanilla is basic and boring.
“Spaghetti Sandwiches” by Lillian Wiley, translated by Professor Joseline Burgos (2847 words)
On their nineteenth birthday, the narrator and their mother share a spaghetti sandwich, a comfort food inspired by their grandfather. Two weeks later, they leave for basic training, feeling homesick and anxious.
The narrator wakes in a surreal nightmare, believing Rosaura—his partner—is beside him, only to discover a heap of mashed potatoes in her place.
Joaquín, a quiet boy living in poverty with his mother and siblings, struggles to write a school essay.
Elsa is haunted by mysterious laughter emanating from her music box, which contains a ballerina that spins to “Clair de Lune.”