This allows the story to unfold in a surprising way and highlights Jewel’s growth throughout the story. Jewel’s mix is Jamaican/White/Mexican, and the writer uses both Jamaican and Mexican superstitions as influences on the family’s actions. Chan presents an interesting mix of culture, especially as the story takes place in Iowa. When her life is brightened by a new friend with the same name as her brother, Jewel must balance her own happiness with the superstitions of her family. Born the same day he dies, Jewel’s whole existence is in his shadow. The narrator, Jewel, is an engaging and passionate young girl trying to carve a path for herself in the aftermath of her older brother’s death. To the writer’s credit, I read Bird in one day something I haven’t done with another book in a long time. So, I was excited to get my hands on this book. Bird is the debut novel from Crystal Chan, who will be a featured reader at this year’s Mixed Remixed Festival.
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