Martina Has Too Many Tías
Written by Emma Otheguy
Illustrated by Sara Palacios
Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
A quiet girl overwhelmed by her rambunctious family finds a magical land of solitude only to discover what truly makes a home a home in this lively and magical bilingual picture book that reimagines the beloved Caribbean folktale “La Cucaracha Martina.”
Martina does not like parties. Parties are full of tías with their flashy fashions and boom-and-bellow laughter that’s too much for quiet Martina. At least with all that noise, no one notices when she slips away. She finds herself in a magical place: a warm, familiar island where she can finally play in peace and quiet. Martina is home at last—or is she?
Look for the Spanish version, Martina tiene muchas tias (Martina Has Too Many Tias).
Primary ISBN: 9781534445369
Publication Date: June 2023
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Caribbean)
Themes: Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Celebrations, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Family Relationship: Extended, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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