Hello, friends! Our book today is Light For All, written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Raúl Colón, a look at the complicated ongoing history of US immigration. For generations, United States immigrants have followed the beacon of Lady Liberty, coming from their homelands to seek their future here. Some came to join family who … Continue reading Light For All (Margarita Engle)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Song of Frutas, written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Sara Palacios, a heartwarming love letter to family and Cuban culture. The young narrator opens the story by enthusiastically recounting the delights of visiting her Abuelo and helping him sell frutas - fruits - in the marketplace. When … Continue reading A Song of Frutas (Margarita Engle)
Hello, friends! Our book today is All The Way To Havana, written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Mike Curato, a beautiful tale of a unique island. A little boy’s family is headed into town today, with a cake and a gift in hand, for his new baby cousin’s zero-year birthday. But their generations-old car, … Continue reading All The Way To Havana (Margarita Engle)
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