Author Profile
Junot Díaz
1 Books
Junot Díaz is a Dominican-American writer and creative writing professor who has authored works spanning multiple age groups. He entered children's literature with the picture book Islandborn, a vibrant story that explores themes of immigration, cultural identity, and community memory. His narrative work frequently focuses on the immigrant experience and the diverse lives of the Caribbean diaspora. He collaborates with dynamic illustrators to bring these culturally specific, emotionally grounded stories to young readers.
Every kid in Lola's class is from a faraway place. But when her teacher asks everyone to draw a picture of where they are from, Lola feels stuck. She left The Island when she was just a tiny baby, and she does not remember it at all.
How can you draw a home you cannot even picture? Lola decides to ask her family and friends for help. She listens carefully to their memories. Some are happy and colorful, full of music, beaches, and sweet mangos. Others are a little scary. But through their stories, Lola's imagination takes flight, painting a beautiful picture of her heritage.
She soon discovers something wonderful about her roots: even if you do not remember a special place, it still lives deep inside your heart.
6-8 Years
49 Pages
