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“Spanish words are woven gracefully throughout…Inspired by Newbery medalist Higuera’s own childhood memories, this marvelous and moving picture book is an affecting tribute to the ties that bind.”
―Booklist

The Yellow Handkerchief (El Panuelo Amarillo)

Written by Donna Barba Higuera
Illustrated by Cynthia Alonso
Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers

My abuela wears an old yellow handkerchief that her grandmother gave to her.
I don’t like the yellow handkerchief.

When a young girl feels ashamed of her family for being “different” and subconsciously blames her abuela, she gradually grows to not only accept but also love the yellow handkerchief that represents a language and culture that once brought embarrassment.

Inspired by the personal experiences of award-winning author Donna Barba Higuera and expressively illustrated by Cynthia Alonso, The Yellow Handkerchief is a lyrical, honest, and intimate intergenerational story about embracing who we are, where we come from, and the people who shape us.

Primary ISBN: 9781419760143
Publication Date: March 2023
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book , Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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