Publisher's Synopsis
Meet Julia, a brave and loving Abuelita who traveled all the way from the sunny island of Puerto Rico to the bustling city of New York, chasing the American Dream for her family.
Do you know what it's like to leave your home, friends, and even your favorite mango tree behind to journey to a whole new world? Well, Julia did it with courage in her heart and dreams as wide as the ocean!
From helping her family in the tobacco field, to being a super-mom to eight wonderful children, Julia shows us how dreams can come true with hard work and love. But could she find a job, learn a new language, and keep her family close in a place so different from her island home?
You'll giggle, cheer, and maybe even shed a tear as you read Abuelita Julia's heartwarming adventure. It's a tale filled with laughter, besitos, and life lessons that will make you want to hug your own family just a bit tighter.
Come along on this enchanting journey and discover how Abuelita Julia became the heart and soul of a family that achieved the American Dream. Learn how love, hope, and a little bit of Latin spice make any challenge conquerable.
