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¡Adiós, Habana! ¡Hola, Nueva York!
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This award-winning book follows six-year-old Gabriella as she leaves Havana, Cuba, during the 1960 revolution to start anew in the Bronx, New York. It captures her challenges with a new language, climate, and culture, offering a heartfelt look at the immigrant experience. Based on Edie Colon’s own life, it’s a personal and authentic narrative.
Illustrated by Raúl Colón, the book is noted for its “sweetness” and emotional resonance, earning praise from critics like School Library Journal and Booklist. It won the Bank Street Best Spanish Picture Books award, highlighting its quality and relevance.
Perfect for young readers, families, and educators, it’s especially valuable for Spanish-speaking audiences and bilingual education, fostering discussions on identity and resilience.
Illustrated by Raúl Colón, the book is noted for its “sweetness” and emotional resonance, earning praise from critics like School Library Journal and Booklist. It won the Bank Street Best Spanish Picture Books award, highlighting its quality and relevance.
Perfect for young readers, families, and educators, it’s especially valuable for Spanish-speaking audiences and bilingual education, fostering discussions on identity and resilience.