Coquí in the City
Written by Nomar Perez
Published by Penguin Young Readers Group
Miguel’s pet frog, Coquí, is always with him: as he greets his neighbors in San Juan, buys quesitos from the panadería, and listens to his abuelo’s story about meeting baseball legend Roberto Clemente. Then Miguel learns that he and his parents are moving to the U.S. mainland, which means leaving his beloved grandparents, home in Puerto Rico, and even Coquí behind. Life in New York City is overwhelming, with unfamiliar buildings, foods, and people. But when he and Mamá go exploring, they find a few familiar sights that remind them of home, and Miguel realizes there might be a way to keep a little bit of Puerto Rico with him—including the love he has for Coquí—wherever he goes.
Primary ISBN: 9780593109038
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Puerto Rican
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Youth Media Awards, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by Community
Setting: Puerto Rico, United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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