The Moon Within

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old (nearly Twelve) Celi Rivera, Who Is A Mix Of Black-puerto Rican-indigenous Mexican Is Secretive About Her Approaching Period, And The Changes That Are Happening To Her Body; She Is Horrified That Her Mother Wants To Hold A Traditional Public Moon Ceremony To Celebrate The Occasion; She Must Choose Loyalty To Her Life-long Best Friend Who Is Contemplating An Even More Profound Change Of Life Or The Boy She Likes--