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A powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination
A powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination
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A powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination.
Every kid in Lola's school was from somewhere else. Hers was a school of faraway places. When Lola's teacher asks the students to draw a picture of where their families immigrated from, all the kids are excited. Except Lola. She can't remember the Island – she left when she was just a baby.
But with the help of her family and friends, and their memories – joyous, fantastical, heartbreaking, and frightening – Lola's imagination takes her on an extraordinary journey back to The Island. As she draws closer to the heart of her family's story, Lola comes to understand the truth of her abuela's words: 'just because you don't remember a place doesn't mean it's not in you.'
Gloriously illustrated and lyrically written, Islandborn is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and our imagination's boundless ability to connect us – to our families, to our past, and to ourselves.
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Islandborn by Junot Díaz is highly praised for its exploration of themes like immigration, identity, and belonging, resonating with both children's literature and more mature themes found in Díaz's other works. The book is lauded for its beautiful, vibrant illustrations, which complement a story that encourages significant discussions on culture and heritage. Reviewers commend it for its engaging narrative, with a strong, curious heroine examining what it means to belong, making it an appreciated read for various audiences.
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ISBN: 9781786075512
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Rock the Boat
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Leo Espinosa
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Junot Díaz was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Drown; The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, which won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award; and This Is How You Lose Her, a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Leo Espinosa is an award-winning illustrator from Bogotá, Colombia, whose work has been in The New Yorker, Wired, Esquire, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and more. Leo lives with his family in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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