Childhood can be brutal. Some of the authors I admire most have been able to reflect on difficult childhood trauma … More
Tag: male protagonist
Across the Bay [Al otro lado de la bahía] by Carlos Aponte
Bold illustrations instantly transport the reader to Puerto Rico, but the emotional journey that unfolds is bittersweet. My first impression … More
Octopus Stew by Eric Velasquez
Ramsey to the rescue! Grandma sets out to cook octopus stew, but soon she needs a superhero’s help to escape … More
Divali Rose by Vashanti Rahaman
Grandpa’s roses are blooming in time for Divali, but Ricki and his Grandpa both have some lessons to learn before … More
The Fisherman’s Horn by Phillis and David Gershator
A wild chase of animals and people is set into motion when a fisherman blows a horn made from a … More
All the Way to Havana [Todo el camino hasta la Habana] by Margarita Engle
A road-trip through Cuba in a noisy car will delight car-lovers of all ages. A family, ready with a cake … More
The Road to Santiago by D. H. Figueredo
Cuba, 1958. Tonight is Noche Buena, the night before Christmas. Alfredito and his family always travel to his abuela’s home … More
O Christmas Tree by Vashanti Rahaman
Anselm desperately wants a real Christmas tree. And although the older and wiser people in his life try to tell … More
The Little Island by Frané Lessac
Like a series of postcards, the illustrations in this book reveal many aspects of island life. The story follows a … More
Grannie and the Jumbie by Margaret M. Hurst
Do you believe in jumbies? Emanuel has heard all Grannie’s stories, but he doesn’t think jumbies are real. He … More