Dear Abuelo

by Grecia Huesca Dominguez

Other authors: Teresa Martínez (Illustrator)

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Through letters to her grandfather in Mexico, Juana details her move to New York, her first days of school, and her new friendship with a classmate who speaks both Spanish and English.

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Juana moves from Mexico to New York. She misses her Grandma more than anything, and writes letters to her from New York. Through her letters, we see Juana's experience in a new country.

SerenaC7 | Feb 21, 2023 |

Gorgeous illustrations, and a fun concept.

Note: I received an ARC from the publisher at ALA Midwinter 2020. (

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Martínez, Teresa	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Through letters to her grandfather in Mexico, Juana details her move to New York, her first days of school, and her new friendship with a classmate who speaks both Spanish and English.

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