tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post766063948143676461..comments2024-03-29T07:41:53.958-06:00Comments on La Bloga: Las Comadres Interview Author Reyna GrandeContributing Bloguistas:http://www.blogger.com/profile/13054190814722049711noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-12465717680663621032012-12-12T11:41:54.761-07:002012-12-12T11:41:54.761-07:00Reyna brings back those memories of my teachers fr...Reyna brings back those memories of my teachers from elementary school. They were supportive and caring, something that isn't the norm these days. <br /><br />I've read her first two books and they were so well written, it was hard to put them down. 'Dancing with Butterflies' was a book of the month for Las Comadres Latino Book Club and I am so glad I found this author.<br /><br />Reyna's story in this anthology is moving. Thank you for highlighting her works and the anthology for all to share.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559455866981358574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9367921.post-60644873837443003512012-12-12T09:59:46.608-07:002012-12-12T09:59:46.608-07:00It's refreshing to read about Reyna's expe...It's refreshing to read about Reyna's experiences about a teacher as friend. Growing up, I remember my peers seeing teachers as the authority, and sometimes the enemy. Sometimes, we're taught that it's not right to have adults as friends, and we should stick to friends our own age. <br /><br />My 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Gutierrez, was a friend and mentor, helping me get through a rough year. She challenged me in my studies, knowing I was bored with the standard curriculum. Once a week, I went to her house and had dinner with her family, and I received extra tutoring - not because I wasn't doing well in school, but because I was ready to learn more. <br /><br />Growing up and into adulthood, some of my closest friends are 20+ years older than me, sometimes old enough to my parents, and some grandparents. I enjoy my friendships with them because there is so much I learn from them. Teachers don't necessarily have to be in the classroom.Hair Thingieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08211241786878522278noreply@blogger.com