This was one of those books that I could not seem to put down. I don't know if it was the ties to the childhood story of La Llorona or what, but the story was so intricately woven in and out of generations of women in the same bloodline suffering this curse. It was painful to hear these different women's stories of not feeling good enough or not wanting to be a mother or really not feeling like they had any choice in their lives. Watching them suffer with how to best stop their pain for them and their daughters. Bringing in the story line of the Curandera and how she helped them to reach into the power of their familial roots for strength and knowledge was simply beautiful!

Dink and Josh are best friends. They got help from one of their friends Ruth Rose to find a famous author, Wallice Wallace. Wallice Wallace has been kidnapped. They were detectives to find him

This book teaches us about how we should be brave at a certain time. Owly and Wormy are 2 best friends who go on adventures and make new friends. Some of the friends they make are scared o Owly because owls usually eat those animals. But when Owly helps those animals they became his friends.

Interesting read involving a Latinx fantastical world about Brujas and magic. A girl, Alejandra, must journey through a mystical world to save her family but she has to learn to find herself first. A bit cliche but overall fun read.

Wonderful

Simple, effective, and loved by my little ones! Germs Are Not for Sharing is a wonderful book with a clear and gentle message. I love how the entire series uses simple language and engaging illustrations to teach important lessons. This book is especially helpful for toddlers learning about hygiene and staying healthy. My babies love it and ask for it often—it’s become part of our daily routine. A must-have for every toddler bookshelf!

Didn’t get it at first, but we love it now! Honestly, I didn’t fully get the message the first time—but it grew on us quickly! Please, Mr. Panda is simple, funny, and perfect for teaching manners. My twin babies love the big panda and the cute animals. A fun and memorable way to say “please”!

Easy to read

Wow! This was a one of a kind "reading" experience! I 100% recommend the audio version of this book. From the snippets of Alicia singing and playing the piano to the short poignant guest speakers at the beginning of a few chapters made the audio version stand out fantastically. Learning about how Alicia came to be in her current stage in life, the way she supports women in all the ways she can, and how she has kept her marriage and family at the forefront of her life (ahead of her career) was amazing to read about. Now, I do not care for books that go into one's political views, and she does quite a bit of that in her book (whether I agree or disagree with political views, I do not look to celebrities to influence me, I will do my own research and come to my own opinions). Though, I can't discount the fact that listening to her tell her life's truth and showcase her artistry made me look past those political moments.

I will have to say right upfront that this should have a domestic violence warning. With that being said, I really enjoyed this book. Watching a mother, her mother and her daughter going through a life littered with teen pregnancies and trying to break generational curses was so deep and sad in ways. Trying to break away from a life with a man that was abusive did not help her cause. The moments that struck me the deepest were watching her not think she deserved a better life. I love Esmeralda Santiago's writing and thought this book was wonderful!