Nancy Arroyo Ruffin's Letter's to My Daughter is one woman's testimony about gender, love, family, and the importance of creating a legacy that one can be proud of. Infused with cultural anecdotes and life lessons, Letters to My Daughter is an open letter to not only her daughter, but to all young people in search of self-love, pride, and identity. Letters to My Daughter is a 2014 International Latino Book Award Finalist for Best Poetry Book - English. Winners will be announced June 2014 in Las Vegas. "Love is taught and pride is instilled. It is what we carry with us every day of our lives."- Nancy Arroyo Ruffin