![]() ![]() As time goes by, Miguel slowly gets used to his new life in no small part, thanks to Tia Lola. The adjustments that Tia Lola makes in her move to America are echoed on a smaller scale by Miguel’s experience moving from a largely Dominican neighborhood in NYC to rural Vermont. He just can’t help feeling that he stands out and Tia Lola makes him even more noticeable. ![]() Here in Vermont people make fun of his last name, Guzman. Back home, he had lots of friends who looked like him. Now their Aunt, Tia Lola is coming for a visit. They’ve ended up in rural Vermont with their mother, while their father remains in New York City. Juanita and Miguel’s parents are getting a divorce. It was great having a modern option that was really accessible to third graders. I taught this in my third grade class for years as part of an immigration unit and it was a hit. Tia Lola will bring plenty of warmth and excitement to your house, just as she brightened snowy Vermont for her niece and nephew. I recently recommended this to someone and was all set to send a link to my review, only to be shocked that I’d never written it up! It’s a great family read if you’re in one of the frozen parts of the country right now. ![]() How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay by Julia Alvarez ![]()
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