Abuelita and Me
Written by Leonarda Carranza
Illustrated by Rafael Mayani
Published by Annick Press
Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious—sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story’s young narrator decides not to leave home again…until a moment of empowerment helps her see the strength she and Abuelita share when they face the world together. Warm, expressive illustrations by Rafael Mayani highlight the tenderness in Abuelita and the narrator’s relationship.
Look for the Spanish edition Abuelita y yo.
Primary ISBN: 9781773216102
Publication Date: April 2022
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Salvadoran/Salvadoran American, Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: I'm Your Neighbor Book Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Canadian Connection, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Discrimination: Cultural, Discrimination: Language Ability, Engagement Tool: Video, Event: MCSTOYA Connects: Migration Reads, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Generational Differences: Language, IYNB Recommends: ASCA School Counselors 2026, IYNB Recommends: Justice & Belonging, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming Library: Core Picture Books (Current), Welcoming Library: Pine Collection
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Livd Experience
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