Miguel's growing appreciation for his crazy aunt's ways, and the entire town's admiration and respect for an outsider who, without even speaking the same language, wins the hearts of all, is a funny, uplifting story. But even while she is dancing her merengues in front of his new friends and painting the white farmhouse purple, Tia Lola is also weaving a magical spell of love and support that Miguel and his wounded family sorely need. With his black hair and brown skin, it's hard enough already without the flamboyant antics of his friendly, nutty aunt, visiting from the Dominican Republic. He and his mother and sister have just moved here from New York following his parents' divorce. Her nephew, 10-year-old Miguel, just wants to fit in to his new home. Not only do they offer kids a different perspective, but when we read books to our children that feature characters that look like them, it makes them feel seen.Summary : (Ages 9 to 12) Review With her brilliantly hued flower-print dresses, her maracas and tambor, and the migrating beauty mark over her lipsticked mouth, Tia Lola stands out in Vermont like a tropical bird in a snowstorm. Books are an invaluable resource in so many ways. One way to do that is by using Latin American literature and books by Latinx authors to introduce and reinforce some of the things about our history and culture that we want our kids to know about and appreciate. ourselves sometimes have trouble connecting with the cultures of our ancestors, but it is so, so important for us to make sure that we pass on the traditions and stories that have shaped our people for generations. To be honest, many of us who were raised in the U.S. Many of us Latina moms raising kids in the states often struggle with finding ways to keep the culture alive for our children who are mostly immersed in American society and inevitably relate more to that part of them.
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