Stores and prices for gusano rojo with worm mezcal prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. The worm is in the bottom of the large bottle and in the small bottle that is roped to the top of the neck of the bottle as well. In addition to the tequila worm, canales has also published a collection of short stories titled orange candy slices and other secret tales pinata books, 2001. Orange candy slices and other secret tales a book of short stories. Oct 27, 2015 viola canales books include the tequila worm a novel, winner of the 2006 pen usa award and the pura belpre award. The coral tequila worm gusano rojo, which is thought to be the most tasty, buries into the pineappleshaped center of an agave plant. Few other books in our time have touched so many readers. And the gusano blanco, the white caterpillar, transforms into the aegiale hesperiaris butterfly a. For example, the tequila worm is known as the care for everyone. The worm, or gusano, is actually associated with mezcal, a close drink relative of tequilas. To present and evaluate the lessons learned in the tequila worm. The tequila worm written by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, 2005 isbn. Entomological descriptions for the tequila worm can be confusing. In honor of the awards anniversary, we have been highlighting the winners of the narrative and illustration awards.
The larva is usually either a gusano rojo red worm or a chinicuil maguey worm, the caterpillar of the comadia redtenbacheri moth. See more ideas about food, mexican food recipes and mezcal tequila. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions. Dec 18, 2007 sofia comes from a family of storytellers. Gusano rojo with worm mezcal prices, stores, tasting notes. A mezcal worm is an insect larva found in some types of mezcal produced in oaxaca, mexico. According to the publisher, it is a series of tales inhabiting the mysterious and. The tequila we will examine today will be gusano rojo which translates to red worm, a 100% agavetequila with an agave worm. The story brings to life culture and family traditions of mexicanamerican perspective. The positive role models in the book are a big part of the success of the story and the book in general. Various legends attribute great strength to anyone brave enough to gulp down. Worm is still there but he may be shrinking in size.
The tequila worm is a young adult novel by viola canales that was published in 2007. Mezcal is the name for the family of mexican alcoholic spirits distilled from various species of the agave genus, known as maguey. Oct 29, 2014 the tequila worm written by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, 2005 isbn. For your reference, we provided these the tequila worm quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. The milestone was marked on sunday, june 26, during the 2016 ala annual conference in orlando, fl. There are two distillates produced from the agave plant tequila and mezcal.
In the 1940s the worm was used as a marketing ploy, with brands claiming the worm had aphrodisiac and even magical qualities. The tequila worm by viola canales is a young adultchildrens book that was published in 2005. Mar 01, 2012 few other books in our time have touched so many readers. Like many of the students in our class, viola canales is a mexicanamerican native of mcallen, texas born on april 21, 1957. The tequila worm was designated a notable book by the american library association and won the pen center usa award, the novel was also awarded the pura belpre medal for narrative. Tequila, is often decribed as a subcategory of mezcal. Gusano rojo agave worm tequila vintage bottle 1960s 70s. Thanks to shaker and spoon for sponsoring this video. Wtf monte alban mezcal tequila with worm moore wilsons. Todays spotlight is on viola canales, the winner of the 2006 pura belpre narrative medal for the tequila worm. The tequila worm is about a girl and her family always telling stories. What are the effects of drinking a worm from a tequila bottle. Contrary to popular belief, a true tequila does not contain a worm.
Goodreads members who liked the tequila worm also liked. Why is there a worm in tequila mezcal and tequila worm. The worm, however, isnt actually a worm, but the larva of one of two different types of moths that live on the agave plant. A look at the latino culture using the tequila worm age group 1015 years old goalsobjectives to introduce and celebrate a diverse culture in a fun and rewarding way. The tequila worm ebook by viola canales rakuten kobo. Interview by nicole melanson viola canales books include the tequila worm a novel, winner of the 2006 pen usa award and the pura belpre award. Viola canales is the author of the awardwinning the tequila worm, a young adult novel published in 2007 by random house.
Find books like the tequila worm from the worlds largest community of readers. In the beginning, a younger sofia relays special familycentered momentssome downright hysterical and others more poignantsuch as her first communion, making. The book received many awards and recognitions including the americas award honorable mention in 2005 and the pura belpre award for writing in 2006. In fact, the 6,000 gallons of tequila imported in 1940 had grown to 1. She experienced a lot of the same things many of us have gone through, albeit during a different time, so the novel was able to be relatable. The main character, sofia, learns to balance the values of her family with her own dreams to become a harvard graduate. When sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio in mcallen, texas, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions. I do think it would probably be more influential with older readers. The tequila worm, by viola canales published by wendy lamb books, demoates the reoccuring themes of family relationships, growing up, and world cultures. Growing up in her texas barrio feels safe, warm, and comfortable for sofia, the daughter of mexican. Although the bottle is still sealed, evaporation of the contents has occurred over many years so the bottle is less than half full. The worm draws your attention, said celia villanueva, the founder of houstonbased mexcor, which distributes the lajita brand of mezcal.
Top 5 quotes from the tequila worm free book notes. Feb 11, 2016 technically its not tequila, its mezcal. This is great book to share with children grades 47. Only one pura belpre award is given, per year, to authors who create childrens books that depict, support, and commemorate the latino cultural experience.
The novel has received considerable acclaim for its positive portrayal of mexicanamerican culture, including being designated a notable book by the american library association, winning the pura belpre medal for narrative, and receiving the pen center usa award. When a bottle of mezcal contains a worm, the mezcal is described as being con gusano, or with worm in spanish. The tequila worm, random house llc, 2007 208 pages. The worm is never found in tequila, says heriberto oviedo, the tequilier like a sommelier for tequila at the cantina beach restaurant at the ritzcarlton in key biscayne, fl. Jan, 2016 the worm were all thinking of actually belongs in a bottle of mezcal, tequilas huskier, smokier cousin tequila has to be at least 51% blue agave, but mezcal can be made from any variety of. To instill a love of reading by offering crafts and activities to go along with quality latino literature. Mar, 2007 the tequila worm was designated a notable book by the american library association and won the pen center usa award, the novel was also awarded the pura belpre medal for narrative. May 04, 2011 the worm is never found in tequila, says heriberto oviedo, the tequilier like a sommelier for tequila at the cantina beach restaurant at the ritzcarlton in key biscayne, fl. If they werent being drowned in booze, each of these little guys would actually turn into a night butterfly called the mariposa. Mar, 2007 the tequila worm begins as vignettes and then moves into a more traditional narrative when sofia, the mexicanamerican protagonist, is a fourteenyearold high school freshman.
Why is there a worm in tequila mezcal and tequila worm effects. The tequila worm is a warming story about a mexican american family. Who invented tequila and whats the deal with the worm. The tequila worm begins as vignettes and then moves into a more traditional narrative when sofia, the mexicanamerican protagonist, is a fourteenyearold high school freshman. The worm were all thinking of actually belongs in a bottle of mezcal, tequilas huskier, smokier cousin tequila has to be at least 51% blue agave, but mezcal can be made from any variety of. If you find yourself with snout weevil in your bottle of mezcal, you know you have a cheap product on your hands.
1030 277 312 386 664 1049 366 602 228 991 321 428 562 826 561 643 106 215 1577 1639 279 132 1073 860 526 479 415 706 879 1219 1410 672 761 568 1103 1313 727