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The story of an Indigenous girl's kidnapping during a colonial expedition intertwines with a young woman's modern-day search for identity and ancestral truths. In 1817, explorers Spix and Martius returned from their three-year voyage in Brazil with not only an extensive account of their journey, but also with an Indigenous boy and girl, Iñe-e and Juri. Kidnapped from rival tribes as part of the colonialist trend of collecting ""living specimens"" on scientific expeditions, the two tragically perished shortly after arriving in Europe. This lyrically rich novel takes their perspective to illuminate their harrowing journey. Micheliny Verunschk's fifth novel, the first to be translated into English, powerfully challenges dominant historical narratives by centering the voices of these stolen Indigenous children. Intertwining their story with a narrative set in contemporary Brazil, we meet Josefa, a young woman grappling with her own identity when she encounters Iñe-e's image in an exhibition. Through its poignant exploration of memory, colonialism, and belonging, this novel stands out in Brazilian literature, offering listeners a profound reflection on the enduring impact of history on personal lives.

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Micheliny Verunschk is the author of five books and winner of the 2022 Jabuti Prize. She lives in Recife, Brazil. Juliana Barbassa is an award-winning journalist and author. She is a features editor at the New York Times and lives in New York City. Krysta Gonzales (she/they) is a queer Los Angeles-based actor, voice-over artist, playwright, and podcast host of Black American and Mexican American descent. She earned her BFA in acting from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and also trained at The Groundlings School. Her recent credits include Pixar's Oscar-nominated feature films Inside Out 2 and Elemental. They're a current member of Dan Froot & Company, which creates theater pieces, podcasts, and community gatherings that foster dialogue around hunger, race, the gun debate, and other pressing social issues. Krysta's podcast History Around You, produced by Jett Road Studios, focuses on family stories that shed light on significant historical events and is available on Apple and Spotify. Krysta is right at home in the quirky charm of a romance that touches your heart and makes you laugh out loud. She's especially drawn to narratives with snarky, headstrong protagonists and/or supernatural environments and characters.

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