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OverviewUptown Books is a contemporary bilingual stage play set inside a community bookstore in Washington Heights, New York. Through music, humor, conflict, and unexpected revelations, a group of strangers collide over literacy, housing insecurity, forgiveness, identity, and belonging. When an elderly woman facing eviction searches for legal help... when a young bookstore owner struggles to keep the doors open... when long-buried secrets surface between a father and son... A bookstore becomes more than a store. It becomes a place where language, community, and second chances intersect. Featuring English and Spanish dialogue, original music, and an ensemble cast, Uptown Books explores: - Literacy and illiteracy - Gentrification and rent instability - Fatherhood and generational wounds - Public service and grassroots advocacy - The quiet power of community spaces Ideal for high school and university theater programs, community theaters, and culturally responsive curriculum. Performance rights are controlled by the author. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicola Vazquez , Adrian MirandaPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.050kg ISBN: 9798249610050Pages: 36 Publication Date: 23 February 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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