The tequila worm by viola canales is a young adultchildrens book that was published in 2005. The novel has received considerable acclaim for its positive portrayal of mexicanamerican culture, including being designated a notable book by the american library association, winning the pura belpre medal for narrative, and receiving the pen center usa award. Mezcal is the name for the family of mexican alcoholic spirits distilled from various species of the agave genus, known as maguey. The worm, or gusano, is actually associated with mezcal, a close drink relative of tequilas.
In the beginning, a younger sofia relays special familycentered momentssome downright hysterical and others more poignantsuch as her first communion, making. Mar, 2007 the tequila worm begins as vignettes and then moves into a more traditional narrative when sofia, the mexicanamerican protagonist, is a fourteenyearold high school freshman. Top 5 quotes from the tequila worm free book notes. The positive role models in the book are a big part of the success of the story and the book in general. The tequila worm ebook by viola canales rakuten kobo. And the gusano blanco, the white caterpillar, transforms into the aegiale hesperiaris butterfly a. When sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to. Like many of the students in our class, viola canales is a mexicanamerican native of mcallen, texas born on april 21, 1957. In the 1940s the worm was used as a marketing ploy, with brands claiming the worm had aphrodisiac and even magical qualities. Few other books in our time have touched so many readers. Worm is still there but he may be shrinking in size.
Why is there a worm in tequila mezcal and tequila worm. Feb 11, 2016 technically its not tequila, its mezcal. See more ideas about food, mexican food recipes and mezcal tequila. Who invented tequila and whats the deal with the worm. In honor of the awards anniversary, we have been highlighting the winners of the narrative and illustration awards. The tequila we will examine today will be gusano rojo which translates to red worm, a 100% agavetequila with an agave worm. May 04, 2011 the worm is never found in tequila, says heriberto oviedo, the tequilier like a sommelier for tequila at the cantina beach restaurant at the ritzcarlton in key biscayne, fl. For your reference, we provided these the tequila worm quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. The tequila worm is a young adult novel by viola canales that was published in 2007. The tequila worm begins as vignettes and then moves into a more traditional narrative when sofia, the mexicanamerican protagonist, is a fourteenyearold high school freshman. Only one pura belpre award is given, per year, to authors who create childrens books that depict, support, and commemorate the latino cultural experience. Oct 27, 2015 viola canales books include the tequila worm a novel, winner of the 2006 pen usa award and the pura belpre award. Gusano rojo agave worm tequila vintage bottle 1960s 70s.
Growing up in her texas barrio feels safe, warm, and comfortable for sofia, the daughter of mexican. Why is there a worm in tequila mezcal and tequila worm effects. The worm is in the bottom of the large bottle and in the small bottle that is roped to the top of the neck of the bottle as well. This is great book to share with children grades 47.
The tequila worm is a warming story about a mexican american family. In his book, dias blue writes that the insect serves as evidence of a mezcals potency. When a bottle of mezcal contains a worm, the mezcal is described as being con gusano, or with worm in spanish. The tequila worm, random house llc, 2007 208 pages.
Interview by nicole melanson viola canales books include the tequila worm a novel, winner of the 2006 pen usa award and the pura belpre award. The main character, sofia, learns to balance the values of her family with her own dreams to become a harvard graduate. A mezcal worm is an insect larva found in some types of mezcal produced in oaxaca, mexico. The book received many awards and recognitions including the americas award honorable mention in 2005 and the pura belpre award for writing in 2006. She experienced a lot of the same things many of us have gone through, albeit during a different time, so the novel was able to be relatable. According to the publisher, it is a series of tales inhabiting the mysterious and. Mar, 2007 the tequila worm was designated a notable book by the american library association and won the pen center usa award, the novel was also awarded the pura belpre medal for narrative.
Find books like the tequila worm from the worlds largest community of readers. There are two distillates produced from the agave plant tequila and mezcal. Goodreads members who liked the tequila worm also liked. The worm, however, isnt actually a worm, but the larva of one of two different types of moths that live on the agave plant. Jan, 2016 the worm were all thinking of actually belongs in a bottle of mezcal, tequilas huskier, smokier cousin tequila has to be at least 51% blue agave, but mezcal can be made from any variety of. What are the effects of drinking a worm from a tequila bottle. Viola canales is the author of the awardwinning the tequila worm, a young adult novel published in 2007 by random house. I do think it would probably be more influential with older readers.
The coral tequila worm gusano rojo, which is thought to be the most tasty, buries into the pineappleshaped center of an agave plant. Tequila, is often decribed as a subcategory of mezcal. The tequila worm is about a girl and her family always telling stories. Mar 01, 2012 few other books in our time have touched so many readers. To instill a love of reading by offering crafts and activities to go along with quality latino literature. The worm were all thinking of actually belongs in a bottle of mezcal, tequilas huskier, smokier cousin tequila has to be at least 51% blue agave, but mezcal can be made from any variety of. Thanks to shaker and spoon for sponsoring this video. Wtf monte alban mezcal tequila with worm moore wilsons. Various legends attribute great strength to anyone brave enough to gulp down. The tequila worm written by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, 2005 isbn. In fact, the 6,000 gallons of tequila imported in 1940 had grown to 1. The tequila worm was designated a notable book by the american library association and won the pen center usa award, the novel was also awarded the pura belpre medal for narrative. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio in mcallen, texas, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions.
The tequila worm, by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, demoates the reoccuring themes of family relationships, growing up, and world cultures. The larva is usually either a gusano rojo red worm or a chinicuil maguey worm, the caterpillar of the comadia redtenbacheri moth. If you find yourself with snout weevil in your bottle of mezcal, you know you have a cheap product on your hands. Oct 29, 2014 the tequila worm written by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, 2005 isbn. For example, the tequila worm is known as the care for everyone. The worm is never found in tequila, says heriberto oviedo, the tequilier like a sommelier for tequila at the cantina beach restaurant at the ritzcarlton in key biscayne, fl. It is made from 100% agave mezcal reposado and is produced in oaxaca, mexico. Orange candy slices and other secret tales a book of short stories. To present and evaluate the lessons learned in the tequila worm. If they werent being drowned in booze, each of these little guys would actually turn into a night butterfly called the mariposa. Dec 18, 2007 sofia comes from a family of storytellers. The milestone was marked on sunday, june 26, during the 2016 ala annual conference in orlando, fl.
Stores and prices for gusano rojo with worm mezcal prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. The worm draws your attention, said celia villanueva, the founder of houstonbased mexcor, which distributes the lajita brand of mezcal. Todays spotlight is on viola canales, the winner of the 2006 pura belpre narrative medal for the tequila worm. In addition to the tequila worm, canales has also published a collection of short stories titled orange candy slices and other secret tales pinata books, 2001. Contrary to popular belief, a true tequila does not contain a worm. Although the bottle is still sealed, evaporation of the contents has occurred over many years so the bottle is less than half full. A look at the latino culture using the tequila worm age group 1015 years old goalsobjectives to introduce and celebrate a diverse culture in a fun and rewarding way. Entomological descriptions for the tequila worm can be confusing. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions. The story brings to life culture and family traditions of mexicanamerican perspective. Gusano rojo with worm mezcal prices, stores, tasting notes.
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