Pedacitos: little pieces -
Is a collection of poignant vignettes that form a mosaic of Cristal Gonzalez Avila life, tracing her path from childhood innocence to the wisdom of womanhood. Through poetic storytelling and seamless bilingualism, she shares the challenges and victories of her Chicana upbringing, navigating poverty, racism and the lingering impact of abuse while finding healing and empowerment through the performing arts.
With an unwavering voice shaped by lived experience, Cristal takes readers through defining moments of love, loss and self-realization. From her mother’s resilience to the complexities of her father’s presence, from her earliest dreams of acting to finding her place on the stage, Pedacitos is both personal and universal. The debut work marks the emergence of a remarkable writer whose storytelling captivates both the heart and mind, honoring the beauty and pain in every fragment of life.
Pedacitos: little pieces -
Is a collection of poignant vignettes that form a mosaic of Cristal Gonzalez Avila life, tracing her path from childhood innocence to the wisdom of womanhood. Through poetic storytelling and seamless bilingualism, she shares the challenges and victories of her Chicana upbringing, navigating poverty, racism and the lingering impact of abuse while finding healing and empowerment through the performing arts.
With an unwavering voice shaped by lived experience, Cristal takes readers through defining moments of love, loss and self-realization. From her mother’s resilience to the complexities of her father’s presence, from her earliest dreams of acting to finding her place on the stage, Pedacitos is both personal and universal. The debut work marks the emergence of a remarkable writer whose storytelling captivates both the heart and mind, honoring the beauty and pain in every fragment of life.
