50 pages • 1 hour read
Sonia ManzanoThe Revolution of Evelyn Serrano
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano is a middle grade coming-of-age story set in Spanish Harlem, New York, in 1969. It follows Evelyn Serrano, a young Puerto Rican girl navigating the clash between her conservative family and the radical Young Lords Movement. Engaged in activism, Evelyn uncovers her family's complex history and the Puerto Rican community’s struggles in the U.S. This book contains depictions of abuse and anti-Puerto Rican sentiments.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano vividly captures the political turmoil of 1969 Spanish Harlem through the eyes of a rebellious teen. While praised for its authentic cultural depiction and historical insight, some critiques mention its pacing and character development. Overall, it offers a compelling, if occasionally uneven, exploration of identity and activism.
Who Should Read The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano?
A reader who enjoys The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano, featuring a young Latina protagonist navigating cultural identity and activism in 1960s Spanish Harlem, would likely appreciate The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
720LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Realistic Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Identity: Race
History: World
Arts / Culture