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At first, Margie didn't want anyone knowing she was Hispanic. She was embarrassed and got bullied for who she was. She pretended to be American.

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Margie's cousin, Lupe, arrives and reveals Margie's true culture. This upsets Margie and creates tension and jealousy. Margie ignores her cousin and doesn't help her with English.

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Lupe was very sad being away from home. She missed her brothers, her grandma, her mother and her home life. Bullies at school also didn't help.

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Margie ends up being torn between her two lives. At home she is jealous of the attention Lupe gets from her parents. At school she still gets bullied for her Hispanic background.

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Margie finally makes a new friend, Camille, that shows her not to care what other people think about her.

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In the end, Margie finally felt like herself. She was able to celebrate both parts her cultures. She loved Mexico's art and music but she also loved America's teachers, schools and most importantly her friends.

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Margie was not longer jealous of Lupe. As she watched Lupe present a Spanish poem for the Cinco de Mayo celebration, she was happy for her. This happiness helped perform her Folklórico dance for the celebration.

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Margie and Lupe eventually become good friends. Even though the language barrier is a struggle, they work together to talk and have fun.

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During Christmas time, Margie wanted a tree, but to keep Lupe comfortable, they put up a Nativity Scene. At first Margie was upset, but she had fun playing with the scene with Lupe.

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Margie has to do a project on something she is interested in. She chose her mixture of an American and Mexican lifestyle.