About this item
Highlights
- In the pueblo of Palenque in Colombia, hardly anybody knows how to read.
- 7-8 Years
- 9.9" x 10.6" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, School & Education
Description
About the Book
A woman explains to her son how she grew up in a remote village where almost no one could read and write, but she found a way to learn how when her sister began getting letters from a young doctor who used to live there.Book Synopsis
In the pueblo of Palenque in Colombia, hardly anybody knows how to read. Curious about the letters her older sister Gina receives from a young doctor each month--letters that she is sure contain promises of love--one young girl makes a decision that will change her life, and the lives of every child in the pueblo, forever.
With the help of Señor Velandia, the owner of the village shop, she will slowly unlock the letters of the alphabet and discover the magic of reading. And soon she will make a discovery that is more miraculous still--that letters are literally all around her.
Review Quotes
"[A] quietly empowering ode to literacy."--The Horn Book Magazine
-- (11/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)"Vasco's narrative reminds readers that even in the face of lost connections, the joy of reading can light the way to a brighter future. A heartfelt tale that captures the transformative power of education."--Kirkus Reviews
-- (7/15/2023 12:00:00 AM)