About

Margarita Lopez

Margarita "Maggie" Lopez came to the United States with her family in 1962 escaping Castro's Revolution. In this book Maggie captures the story of a fictional family and their journey as exiles in America. The themes of loss, grief, perseverance, and resilience resonate throughout the book as the family maneuvers a new and foreign land.

Books

  • The Girls from Cienfuegos

    From their arrival in Miami, Florida to their eventual move to Denver, Colorado, this story weaves themes of displacement, family bonds, and the indominable human spirit. 

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