Already a Butterfly: A Meditation Story by Julia Alvarez

Mindfulness and meditation are gently introduced in this story of a young butterfly. Mari Posa is a young butterfly whose … More

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

“Where are you from? No, where are you really from?” A lot has been written about why this line of … More

Ramsey to the rescue! Grandma sets out to cook octopus stew, but soon she needs a superhero’s help to escape … More

This nonfiction picture book celebrates the survival of the rare Puerto Rican parrot, while juxtaposing the bird’s history with human … More

What better way to meet Pura Belpré, a librarian and storyteller, than through a fresh picture book biography? From the … More

I love that this alphabet book specifically names so many islands and countries. When you live on an island that … More

Spot crabs, fishes, mangoes, flowers, and birds’ nests as you count from one to ten. You can count the objects … More

Move over, Tortoise and Hare! Aesop’s fables are re-imagined with the plants and animals of the Caribbean. Each spread includes … More