This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

This book was published 2017 by Loqueleo .

Edie Colon is an elementary school teacher in New York state. She emigrated from Cuba at age 5. This story is based on her childhood. Monica Brown, Ph. D. is the author of many award winning books for children, including Waiting for the Biblioburro , and Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina . Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and desire to bring diverse stories to children.