| Author/Contributor(s): | Alford, Natasha S.; Castro, Natalia Rojas |
| Publisher: | Quill Tree Books |
| Date: | 1/19/2027 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
Written by TV commentator and SVP and Chief Content Officer at TheGrio Natasha S. Alford, this Spanish-inflected picture book is an intergenerational celebration of the Afro-Latina experience.
Abuela lives in Puerto Rico.
Grandma lives in New York City.
Abuela cooks arroz con gandules.
Grandma makes collard greens and cornbread.
Abuela only speaks a little English.
Grandma doesn’t speak any Spanish.
Today, Abuela and Grandma are meeting for the first time. Maya is worried—what if they misunderstand each other? But Abuela and Grandma have one big thing in common: their love for Maya, their granddaughter.
From award-winning journalist Natasha S. Alford, with illustrations by Natalia Rojas Castro, this lively text is a celebration of a young girl’s multicultural experience.
- Afro-Latine Family Representation: There are very few picture books that depict mixed-race families. This story, which is based on Natasha’s own personal experiences, feels like a true celebration of the Afro-Latine identity.
- Great for Grandparents: This book is a lovely gift for Grandparents’ Day, and is also the perfect read for Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month.
- The Perfect Next Read for Fans of: Who Are Your People by Bakari Sellers and Reggie Brown, Just Like Grandma by Kim Rogers and Julie Flett, and I’m From by Gary R. Gray, Jr. and Oge Mora.