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How to Say Goodbye in Cuban
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Expected 30 Sep 25Here is the dramatic coming-of-age memoir -- told in the form of a graphic novel -- of 12-year-old Carlos (who would grow up to become the author’s father), his life during the Cuban Revolution, and his family’s harrowing escape to America.
The year is 1957. Carlos lives with his family in Ceiba Mocha, a small town in the Cuban countryside. He loves to play baseball with his best friend, Alvaro, and to shoot home-made slingshots with his abuelo.
One day, a miracle Carlos' father, his papi, wins the lottery! He uses the money to launch his growing furniture business and to move the family to a big house in the city. Carlos hates having to move -- hates leaving Abuelo and Alvaro behind -- and hates being called country kid at his new school.
But the pains of moving and middle school turn out to be the least of his problems.
When rebel leader Fidel Castro overthrows the existing Cuban president, the entire country is thrust into revolution. Then, suddenly, Papi disappears. Carlos' mother tells him that Papi has gone to America, and that their whole family will soon join him. But Carlos really doesn't want to leave Cuba, the only home he's ever known. Besides, how will they get to America when Castro's soldiers are policing their every move? Will Carlos ever see his father again?
This powerful book about a boy coming of age amid massive political upheaval tells a timeless story of one family's quest for freedom and for a new place to call home.
The year is 1957. Carlos lives with his family in Ceiba Mocha, a small town in the Cuban countryside. He loves to play baseball with his best friend, Alvaro, and to shoot home-made slingshots with his abuelo.
One day, a miracle Carlos' father, his papi, wins the lottery! He uses the money to launch his growing furniture business and to move the family to a big house in the city. Carlos hates having to move -- hates leaving Abuelo and Alvaro behind -- and hates being called country kid at his new school.
But the pains of moving and middle school turn out to be the least of his problems.
When rebel leader Fidel Castro overthrows the existing Cuban president, the entire country is thrust into revolution. Then, suddenly, Papi disappears. Carlos' mother tells him that Papi has gone to America, and that their whole family will soon join him. But Carlos really doesn't want to leave Cuba, the only home he's ever known. Besides, how will they get to America when Castro's soldiers are policing their every move? Will Carlos ever see his father again?
This powerful book about a boy coming of age amid massive political upheaval tells a timeless story of one family's quest for freedom and for a new place to call home.
240 pages, Library Binding
Expected publication September 30, 2025
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About the author
Daniel Miyares
32 books55 followersDaniel Miyares is a critically acclaimed picture book author and illustrator. Some of his books include Float, Night Out, Pardon Me!, Night Walk to the Sea, written by Deborah Wiles, and Hope at Sea. He also illustrated Surf's Up, written by Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander. Daniel believes that our stories have the power to connect us all. Daniel's story currently takes place in Lenexa, Kansas, with his wife, their two wonderful children and a dog named Violet who gives them all a run for their money.
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August 6, 2025
This graphic memoir told from the point of view of the author's father as a young boy in Cuba is gripping. Comes out this September.
May 21, 2025
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In this graphic novel set in 1956, we meet Carlos, who has a great life in Ceiba Mocha, Cuba. He lives in a cozy house in the countryside with his Mama, Papi, younger brother Lazaro, and sisters Maggie and Isaura. His aunt lives nearby, as do his grandparents. His best friend, Alvaro, has a father who works on the grandparents’ farm. There are so many things to do outside, his grandmother’s good food, and a lot of time spent with his grandfather fishing and hanging out. Carlos’ father seems stressed and unhappy with his life, so when he wins the lottery, he moves the family to Matanzas, a town where he sets up a furniture manufacturing business. Carlos doesn’t care about the bigger house or better opportunities; he wants his old life back. This is unlikely to happen, especially since Batista’s government is overthrown by Castro, and the resulting conflict seeps into every facet of Carlos’ life. It takes a while, but eventually the government appropriates his father’s business, leading his father to become involved in underground activities, and to eventually become a “Gusano”, the term used by Castro’s supporters to describe people who leave for the US. Carlos’ mother does her best to keep the family together, but eventually the revolution comes a little too close, and the family moves back with the grandparents. The father returns, and Carlos’ family makes the dangerous journey to the United States. The grandparents, who have their farm taken over by the government, move to an apartment in Matanzas and remain in Cuba. The journey is difficult, but by 1962 the family has settled into a new life in Miami, Florida. This story is based on the life of the author’s father.
Strengths: I absolutely loved that the biggest portion of this book was spent describing Carlos’ life before things become difficult. His close relationship with his grandfather, his idyllic childhood in the country, and his family’s increasing involvement in current events will help modern readers understand that war torn places in the world have not always been that way. While the basic circumstances of Carlos’ family are repeated again and again, the details of the family’s experiences give this a personal touch, especially since this is based on Miyares’ own father. The artwork is lovely, and very different for a graphic novel. The style and the colors felt very midcentury to me, which was very nice. This is one of the best graphic novels I have read recently, so I will definitely purchase it.
Weaknesses: While there is a good deal of information about Castor’s process of taking over the government spread throughout the book, it wouldn’t have hurt to have a two page overview of events, or perhaps a timeline, at the end of the book. Young readers will have little idea about this era in history, and may need some support in understanding the events.
What I really think: I will definitely purchase this graphic novel. Castro’s revolution, and especially Operation Pedro Pan, is probably my third favorite horrible historic event, after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and the Partition of India. A few years ago, a student’s grandmother came to speak to our school about her own journey from Cuba to the US with Operation Pedro Pan, so it’s good to see this story being told in books like Castellanos' wordless graphic novel, Isla to Island, Cartaya's A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation, Behar's Letters From Cuba Cuevas' Cuba in My Pocket, Gonzales' The Bluest Sky and The Red Umbrella, Diaz's Farewell Cuba, Manzano's Coming Up Cuban and Flores-Galbis' 90 Miles to Havana.
In this graphic novel set in 1956, we meet Carlos, who has a great life in Ceiba Mocha, Cuba. He lives in a cozy house in the countryside with his Mama, Papi, younger brother Lazaro, and sisters Maggie and Isaura. His aunt lives nearby, as do his grandparents. His best friend, Alvaro, has a father who works on the grandparents’ farm. There are so many things to do outside, his grandmother’s good food, and a lot of time spent with his grandfather fishing and hanging out. Carlos’ father seems stressed and unhappy with his life, so when he wins the lottery, he moves the family to Matanzas, a town where he sets up a furniture manufacturing business. Carlos doesn’t care about the bigger house or better opportunities; he wants his old life back. This is unlikely to happen, especially since Batista’s government is overthrown by Castro, and the resulting conflict seeps into every facet of Carlos’ life. It takes a while, but eventually the government appropriates his father’s business, leading his father to become involved in underground activities, and to eventually become a “Gusano”, the term used by Castro’s supporters to describe people who leave for the US. Carlos’ mother does her best to keep the family together, but eventually the revolution comes a little too close, and the family moves back with the grandparents. The father returns, and Carlos’ family makes the dangerous journey to the United States. The grandparents, who have their farm taken over by the government, move to an apartment in Matanzas and remain in Cuba. The journey is difficult, but by 1962 the family has settled into a new life in Miami, Florida. This story is based on the life of the author’s father.
Strengths: I absolutely loved that the biggest portion of this book was spent describing Carlos’ life before things become difficult. His close relationship with his grandfather, his idyllic childhood in the country, and his family’s increasing involvement in current events will help modern readers understand that war torn places in the world have not always been that way. While the basic circumstances of Carlos’ family are repeated again and again, the details of the family’s experiences give this a personal touch, especially since this is based on Miyares’ own father. The artwork is lovely, and very different for a graphic novel. The style and the colors felt very midcentury to me, which was very nice. This is one of the best graphic novels I have read recently, so I will definitely purchase it.
Weaknesses: While there is a good deal of information about Castor’s process of taking over the government spread throughout the book, it wouldn’t have hurt to have a two page overview of events, or perhaps a timeline, at the end of the book. Young readers will have little idea about this era in history, and may need some support in understanding the events.
What I really think: I will definitely purchase this graphic novel. Castro’s revolution, and especially Operation Pedro Pan, is probably my third favorite horrible historic event, after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and the Partition of India. A few years ago, a student’s grandmother came to speak to our school about her own journey from Cuba to the US with Operation Pedro Pan, so it’s good to see this story being told in books like Castellanos' wordless graphic novel, Isla to Island, Cartaya's A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation, Behar's Letters From Cuba Cuevas' Cuba in My Pocket, Gonzales' The Bluest Sky and The Red Umbrella, Diaz's Farewell Cuba, Manzano's Coming Up Cuban and Flores-Galbis' 90 Miles to Havana.
August 6, 2025
"Being scared doesn't mean you can't do hard things. Just remember where you come from and be strong for your family." Rounded from a 4.5.
Told simultaneously during Castro's revolution in Cuba (1957), Carlos is a young boy living in Ceiba Mocha. He loves spending time with his Abuelo, going to the beach, and playing baseball with his best friend Alvaro. Carlos' life seems relatively normal when unexpectedly, his Papi wins the lottery. Using his winnings, he builds his family a new home and expands his furniture building business. Carlos hates having to move, leaving his Abuelo and Alvaro behind, but little does he know, his problems are just beginning.
Castro is now in control, his Papi is gone, and his schoolmates are calling Carlos and his family traitors. Carlos' mother then confesses that his Papi is in America...and will soon be coming back for them.
Told from the POV of a young boy, this stunning memoir, in form of a graphic novel, offers a unique perspective of a family's path to freedom during a time of intense, dangerous political upheaval.
The artwork in this memoir is absolutely amazing - incredibly vibrant and beautiful. I was captivated by the images, alone. The story was simple to follow and being told from the perspective of a child really exemplifies how sudden and scary that time of history was for everyone. A young boy couldn't even trust his own friends to not put his family at risk. I really appreciated the author's note, at the end, that gives more background on the real-life Carlos and how the story came to be.
I docked half a star due to, what in my opinion are, continuity errors. When Abuelo picks up Carlos and his family, Carlos mentions how he left his necklace behind and was upset. But then his Abuelo tells him he has it at the end of their trip - could he not have given the necklace to Carlos right after he brought it up? Also, on the boat, Papi invites Carlos to stay on the upper deck, but then chastises him, pages later, for being on the upper deck.
Those issues aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this read and plan to purchase my own physical copy once it releases.
Much appreciation to NetGalley/author/publisher for the advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Told simultaneously during Castro's revolution in Cuba (1957), Carlos is a young boy living in Ceiba Mocha. He loves spending time with his Abuelo, going to the beach, and playing baseball with his best friend Alvaro. Carlos' life seems relatively normal when unexpectedly, his Papi wins the lottery. Using his winnings, he builds his family a new home and expands his furniture building business. Carlos hates having to move, leaving his Abuelo and Alvaro behind, but little does he know, his problems are just beginning.
Castro is now in control, his Papi is gone, and his schoolmates are calling Carlos and his family traitors. Carlos' mother then confesses that his Papi is in America...and will soon be coming back for them.
Told from the POV of a young boy, this stunning memoir, in form of a graphic novel, offers a unique perspective of a family's path to freedom during a time of intense, dangerous political upheaval.
The artwork in this memoir is absolutely amazing - incredibly vibrant and beautiful. I was captivated by the images, alone. The story was simple to follow and being told from the perspective of a child really exemplifies how sudden and scary that time of history was for everyone. A young boy couldn't even trust his own friends to not put his family at risk. I really appreciated the author's note, at the end, that gives more background on the real-life Carlos and how the story came to be.
I docked half a star due to, what in my opinion are, continuity errors. When Abuelo picks up Carlos and his family, Carlos mentions how he left his necklace behind and was upset. But then his Abuelo tells him he has it at the end of their trip - could he not have given the necklace to Carlos right after he brought it up? Also, on the boat, Papi invites Carlos to stay on the upper deck, but then chastises him, pages later, for being on the upper deck.
Those issues aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this read and plan to purchase my own physical copy once it releases.
Much appreciation to NetGalley/author/publisher for the advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2025
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban is a middle grade graphic novel based on the childhood of author Daniel Miyares' father, Carlos. Miyares aged him up a little to realistically narrate the story, and filled in a lot of the gaps in his father's memory, so this more of a work of historical fiction than biography.
Carlos lives with his family in a small town in the Cuban countryside. One day, his father wins the lottery and his family moves to a big house in the city. His father uses his winnings to start his own furniture business, but Fidel Castro revolution has started, and everyone who owns property and businesses has what they own seized in the name of communism. People are disappearing, being questioned, and Carlos is being harassed at school. One day, his Papi disappears on a "fishing trip," and a year later, it is revealed that he fled to America, and the father is coming with him. (I basically just told the whole plot, but I think it's fairly obvious if you know about the Cuban revolution.)
Although I understand the omission given the age of the narrator, I would've liked to see more about the process of immigrating to America. It isn't really touched upon very much in the Author's Note, either. I think it would've been especially timely with current events.
Since I read an ARC (see below), the watercolor and ink art was in black and white, which made it maybe not as engaging as it could've been. I thought that the graphic novel format made this topic more accessible to its audience and will hopefully expose kids to a new historical context.
Ages 9-12
I received this book as an ARC at ALA Annual in June 2025. Publication date is September 30, 2025.
Carlos lives with his family in a small town in the Cuban countryside. One day, his father wins the lottery and his family moves to a big house in the city. His father uses his winnings to start his own furniture business, but Fidel Castro revolution has started, and everyone who owns property and businesses has what they own seized in the name of communism. People are disappearing, being questioned, and Carlos is being harassed at school. One day, his Papi disappears on a "fishing trip," and a year later, it is revealed that he fled to America, and the father is coming with him. (I basically just told the whole plot, but I think it's fairly obvious if you know about the Cuban revolution.)
Although I understand the omission given the age of the narrator, I would've liked to see more about the process of immigrating to America. It isn't really touched upon very much in the Author's Note, either. I think it would've been especially timely with current events.
Since I read an ARC (see below), the watercolor and ink art was in black and white, which made it maybe not as engaging as it could've been. I thought that the graphic novel format made this topic more accessible to its audience and will hopefully expose kids to a new historical context.
Ages 9-12
I received this book as an ARC at ALA Annual in June 2025. Publication date is September 30, 2025.
July 11, 2025
Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this story
I felt so mixed about this book. I think it was because I kept trying to put myself into an adult POV and the children's POV. For a majority of this I had to try really hard to look at this from the child's POV because I felt like MC came off as ungrateful for the sacrifices his parents were making to give him and his siblings a better life. I did sympathize with him regarding his bad relationship with his father but after reading the authors note at the end about how the main character is his father and how they don't have a close relationship and how he'd never heard this story of his father's life until he was a grown man irritated me. The MC seems to criticize and complain about his fathers actions and their relationship and sometimes rightfully so but it just comes off hypocritical and left me more annoyed with some of the MCs actions. I do think this story definitely reads like someone telling a story and not their life which did make sense when you learn this is not the authors story. I personally decided to read this because I am interested in more of cubas history so I was hoping this would be a good introduction. And while this does have some historical information mixed in this wasn't as informative as I was hoping to be.
Reading this does make me interested in reading about someone's story who had the opposite experience (getting land and businesses from Castro) I don't think it was right for them to take people's property and businesses but I do wonder how different the story would be if his father never won the lottery and had been one of the people who received land or a business.
I felt so mixed about this book. I think it was because I kept trying to put myself into an adult POV and the children's POV. For a majority of this I had to try really hard to look at this from the child's POV because I felt like MC came off as ungrateful for the sacrifices his parents were making to give him and his siblings a better life. I did sympathize with him regarding his bad relationship with his father but after reading the authors note at the end about how the main character is his father and how they don't have a close relationship and how he'd never heard this story of his father's life until he was a grown man irritated me. The MC seems to criticize and complain about his fathers actions and their relationship and sometimes rightfully so but it just comes off hypocritical and left me more annoyed with some of the MCs actions. I do think this story definitely reads like someone telling a story and not their life which did make sense when you learn this is not the authors story. I personally decided to read this because I am interested in more of cubas history so I was hoping this would be a good introduction. And while this does have some historical information mixed in this wasn't as informative as I was hoping to be.
Reading this does make me interested in reading about someone's story who had the opposite experience (getting land and businesses from Castro) I don't think it was right for them to take people's property and businesses but I do wonder how different the story would be if his father never won the lottery and had been one of the people who received land or a business.
May 27, 2025
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban is a poignant graphic novel that narrates the coming-of-age story of 12-year-old Carlos during the Cuban Revolution. Based on the real-life experiences of the author's father, the book delves into themes of family, identity, and the quest for freedom amidst political upheaval. As a child and grandchild of Cuban immigrants who experienced this story themselves, I found the narrative and illustrations especially salient.
Carlos's journey begins in the Cuban countryside, where he enjoys simple pleasures like playing baseball with his best friend and spending time with his grandfather. A sudden change in fortune leads his family to the city, introducing new challenges and a sense of displacement. As Fidel Castro's rise to power brings turmoil, Carlos's father disappears, prompting a harrowing journey for the family as they seek to reunite and find safety in America.
Recommended for readers aged 9–12, this graphic novel serves as an accessible entry point into discussions about history, resilience, and the immigrant experience. It's a valuable addition to both personal and educational collections, offering a heartfelt perspective on a significant period in history.
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's | Anne Schwartz Books, and Daniel Miyares for this free, advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Carlos's journey begins in the Cuban countryside, where he enjoys simple pleasures like playing baseball with his best friend and spending time with his grandfather. A sudden change in fortune leads his family to the city, introducing new challenges and a sense of displacement. As Fidel Castro's rise to power brings turmoil, Carlos's father disappears, prompting a harrowing journey for the family as they seek to reunite and find safety in America.
Recommended for readers aged 9–12, this graphic novel serves as an accessible entry point into discussions about history, resilience, and the immigrant experience. It's a valuable addition to both personal and educational collections, offering a heartfelt perspective on a significant period in history.
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's | Anne Schwartz Books, and Daniel Miyares for this free, advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 8, 2025
A MG graphic memoir based on the author’s father.
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It’s the year 1957 and Carlos lives with his brother, sisters and parents in Ceiba Mocha, a small town in Cuba. In a stroke of good luck, Carlos’ father wins the lottery, allowing them to move to the city, build a new house and open a furniture business. But slowly creeping up is Fidel Castro, overthrowing the existing Cuban president and turning the country into a communist state with a revolution. Carlos’ father leaves for America to help get things set up. Will Carlos and his family ever be able to join their dad or will they become casualties of this rebellion?
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This graphic novel hit the right balance between historical content and a character-driven story, which can be hard to do. I had all the feels reading this one, mainly because of the parallels from the 1960s to now and everything we are facing in this country. The Author’s Note is a must-read, as the author wrote about his own father’s story. This title releases 9/30: you won’t want to miss it.
CW: war, protest, death, government control, gun violence, bullying, vandalism, classism
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It’s the year 1957 and Carlos lives with his brother, sisters and parents in Ceiba Mocha, a small town in Cuba. In a stroke of good luck, Carlos’ father wins the lottery, allowing them to move to the city, build a new house and open a furniture business. But slowly creeping up is Fidel Castro, overthrowing the existing Cuban president and turning the country into a communist state with a revolution. Carlos’ father leaves for America to help get things set up. Will Carlos and his family ever be able to join their dad or will they become casualties of this rebellion?
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This graphic novel hit the right balance between historical content and a character-driven story, which can be hard to do. I had all the feels reading this one, mainly because of the parallels from the 1960s to now and everything we are facing in this country. The Author’s Note is a must-read, as the author wrote about his own father’s story. This title releases 9/30: you won’t want to miss it.
CW: war, protest, death, government control, gun violence, bullying, vandalism, classism
July 23, 2025
There are a lot of historical events that have taken place that I know a little about but don’t really have any context so they’re just jumbled facts. This graphic novel has cleared up the jumbled facts I had about the rise of Castro and the fleeing of so many of Cuba’s citizens throughout the decades. The story is told through the eyes of a young boy so you feel the confusion and fear he feels at all the events that the adults don’t want to talk about. I will admit his attitude, at times, was annoying, but I the writing made it clear exactly where it was coming from and why it was written that way. I also loved the letter at the end, explaining where the story came from and how it came to be written. This was educational and interesting. Highly recommended!
I received a copy from #NetGalley and #RandomHouseChildrens for an honest review.
I received a copy from #NetGalley and #RandomHouseChildrens for an honest review.
May 23, 2025
“The government is gone, the rebels have won. Cuba will never be the same”
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban is, at its heart, a love letter to the author’s father- the real life Carlos. Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel, ages 8+, tells the story of a young boy growing up in Cuba living a normal life, until he couldn’t anymore. It does a great job of explaining Fidel Castro’s rise to power in an appropriate way for children/adolescent. 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read the graphic novel How to Say Goodby in Cuban.
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban is, at its heart, a love letter to the author’s father- the real life Carlos. Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel, ages 8+, tells the story of a young boy growing up in Cuba living a normal life, until he couldn’t anymore. It does a great job of explaining Fidel Castro’s rise to power in an appropriate way for children/adolescent. 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read the graphic novel How to Say Goodby in Cuban.
June 30, 2025
In this graphic memoir, Miyares relates his father's life as a child during the Cuban revolution. Carlos is happy living near his family in rural Cuba, but their fortunes change when his father wins the lottery and moves the family to town to live out his dream of starting his own furniture-building business. Castro comes to power shortly after and the family's fortunes change again. My students who love refugee stories will love this one, but it is a 5-star read regardless.
Thanks to NetGalley and Anne Schwartz Books/Random House Children's for the digital ARC.
Thanks to NetGalley and Anne Schwartz Books/Random House Children's for the digital ARC.
July 12, 2025
This absolutely gorgeously-illustrated graphic novel ends with an Author’s Note explaining how he came to start creating the book, and it made me long for weekly phone calls with my own dad writing out his story (and made me miss him more than ever!) The story told here is important, and I think there’s just enough history about the Cuban Revolution woven in that it will be accessible for kids without them being too “bored” by the facts.
A beautiful story of bravery, immigration, and hope for middle grade readers.
A beautiful story of bravery, immigration, and hope for middle grade readers.
May 23, 2025
The illustrations are SO GORGEOUS. A lot of YA graphic novel art feels interchangeable, but Miyares' beautifully composed, island-hued watercolors of revolutionary Cuba are unforgettable. The story is his father's, and the narration sticks close to a kid's POV. I would love to see this book taught in classrooms, both for the history and for the parallels to present-day immigration stories and political upheaval.
August 11, 2025
How to Say Goodbye is written well and clearly lays out the events of Castro's revolution. I like that the main action is taken up with the main character, and the events of the larger revolution are placed at all the chapter breaks. This is a story well worth telling, particularly as it is based on true events. Graphic biographies are not popular in my collection, and this one doesn't have any features to make it stand out. However, it is well done.
September 7, 2025
In this graphic novel Miyares recounts the true story of his father who left Cuba when he was a young boy. His Author’s note contains family photographs and explanations of how he learned about his father’s story and why he decided to write about it. Read more on my blog about this ARC I was sent by the publisher in exchange for an honest review: https://shouldireaditornot.wordpress....
June 17, 2025
*Special thanks to Daniel Miyares, his publishing team, and NetGalley for granting me access to an ARC of How to Say Goodbye in Cuban*
Oh my god. I flew through this book. The illustrations are beautiful, and you can feel the emotion seeping through the page. Some of it is eerily similar to what we're witnessing now. Just excellent.
Oh my god. I flew through this book. The illustrations are beautiful, and you can feel the emotion seeping through the page. Some of it is eerily similar to what we're witnessing now. Just excellent.
July 2, 2025
While a tense story it is also a delightful one of overcoming the adversity of the times. Immigration stories are not new, but the author makes it fresh with a fairly unknown story, but also a relatable one in many areas. Both intense but cozy illustrations tie things together. Read via an online reader copy.
July 14, 2025
This was another book I really wanted to love but just could not get into. The writing style is just not one I enjoy. I potentially will purchase for the library based on some of the genres my students enjoy but overall, just wasn't for me. Thank you to NetGalley and publishers for allowing me to read this advance copy!
July 12, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC!
A solid story explaining some complex historical events. Good art work. Good pacing with chapters followed by a point on the timeline (so to speak), etc.
A solid story explaining some complex historical events. Good art work. Good pacing with chapters followed by a point on the timeline (so to speak), etc.
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