When Rodney was a kid in The Bronx, he overheard his mother say, "Hable en español para que él no entienda." Speak in Spanish so he won't understand. That one line turned into a lifelong question about who he was and whether he belonged.
Raised Puerto Rican and speaking English, he carried the weight of never feeling Latino enough. His way back came through salsa. Not the words, the rhythm. This is a Bronx story, written by The Bronx.
- A memoir for the "no sabo kids" and anyone told they were not enough
- Honest writing on language, race, family, and identity
- Salsa as its own language of rhythm, memory, and resilience
- Written by a Bronx educator, dancer, and NYU grad featured in Mad Hot Ballroom
Hardcover. Also on Kindle. ISBN 979-8-89576-211-0.