The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica Study Guide consists of approx. 56 pages of summaries and analysis on The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica by Judith Ortiz Cofer. Browse the literature study guide below:
This short story is told from the perspective of a ninth grade girl who lives in Paterson, New Jersey. Her family is Puerto Rican, and they live in a tall building that houses other families like hers who are saving money to buy their own home someday. In the meantime, the salsa music blasts from their windows along with the aromas of their spicy dishes. (read more)
