Hello, friends! Our book today is Sugar in Milk, written by Thrity Umrigar and illustrated by Khoa Le, a gorgeous and timeless tale of kindness and acceptance. Told from the point of view of a young immigrant to the United States, the narrator recounts her feelings of loneliness and despair when she first arrived. While … Continue reading Sugar in Milk (Thrity Umrigar)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dreamers by Yuyi Morales, a breathtakingly beautiful love letter to a Dreamer. “I dreamed of you, then you appeared. Together we became Amor - Love - Amor.” So begins a love letter from a mother to her baby, and the story of their journey together. Bundling their only belongings … Continue reading Dreamers (Yuyi Morales)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Islandborn, written by Junot Díaz and illustrated by Leo Espinosa, a stunning story about cultural identity and the immigrant experience. All the children in Lola’s school come from somewhere else; she has classmates from Egypt, Panama, India, and many more “first countries”. One day, her teacher assigns a project: … Continue reading Islandborn (Junot Díaz)
The Baby Bookworm 