Poet Lynn Josephs debut novel explores the pain and the poetry of discovering what it means to be part of a family, what it takes to find a place in the world, and how it feels to write it all down. This critically acclaimed novel about aspiring writer Ana Rosa has won several awards, including the Americas Award. n nAm ricas Award Winnern nAn achingly beautiful story.--Kirkus (starred review) Eloquent.--Booklist (starred review) Lovely and lyrical.--School Library Journaln nThis powerful and resonant Am ricas Award-winning novel tells the story of a young girls struggle to find her place in the world and to become a writer in a country where words are feared.n nSeamlessly interweaving both poetry and prose, Lynn Josephs acclaimed debut is a lush and lyrical journey into a landscape and culture of the Dominican Republic.n nThe Color of My Words explores the pain and poetry of discovering what it means to be part of a family, what it takes to find your voice and the means for it to be heard, and how it feels to write it all down.n