ASWSUG: Cougs Get Lit-erary – Big Chicas Don’t Cry
About the event
September‘s Read: Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Annette Chavez Macias
Four Mexican-American cousins navigate love, loss, and the meaning of family over the course of one memorable year in this heartfelt family drama. Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie were once inseparable—sharing secrets, traditions, and a fierce love for their abuelita. But their idyllic childhood ended when Mari’s parents divorced, forcing her to move away and causing their tight-knit bond to unravel.
Fifteen years later, each cousin faces her own struggles: Mari has the big house and handsome husband but feels trapped in her marriage; Erica’s boyfriend just dumped her and her new boss hates her; Selena struggles with identity, feeling not Mexican enough for her family and not white enough for her colleagues; and Gracie, a Catholic school teacher, harbors an all-consuming crush but can’t trust herself when it comes to romance.
When tragedy reunites them, the cousins must decide whether they can remember their abuelita’s lessons about family and forgiveness—or if fifteen years of separation is too much to overcome. This life-affirming novel celebrates the enduring ties of family, Mexican-American culture, and the power of second chances.
Ready to get lit-erary with your fellow Cougs? Join us for our September book discussion, where we’ll dive into this beautiful story of family, forgiveness, and finding your place in the world during Latinx Month. Plus, we’re adding a fun twist this month—send Moana, the Club Leader, a picture of your bookshelf via email at global.outreach@wsu.edu before the meeting! We’ll create a fun collage to share and discover what fellow Global Campus students love to read.
Five FREE digital copies via Kindle for eligible students who register first (*restrictions apply). You’re still welcome to join with your own copy!
*Restrictions
The free book offer is only available to students who pay Global S&A fees and are enrolled at WSU Global Campus. If you don’t meet these criteria, you’re still invited to participate, but you’ll need to obtain your own copy.
Attendance Policy: Students who have registered and received 2 free books but fail to attend either of those meetings may lose eligibility to receive free books in the future. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Registration: If you don’t secure a free book, registration remains open until the event date.
Financial Aid Disclaimer: Students receiving any prizes, gifts, cash, gift cards, etc., because of their student standing may see a placeholder put on their financial aid offer to reflect the value of materials received or reimbursement amounts. If you have concerns, you may contact Global Campus Student Financial Services at global.financialaid@wsu.edu.
Open to all WSU students, staff, and alumni.
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Non-global campus students, please add the event to your calendar. When the event occurs, simply click “Join on Zoom” to attend.
S & A fee-paying current global campus students will earn Involvement Points for attending the meeting. These points can be redeemed for WSU swag!