Abuela's Weave

Written by Omar S. Castaneda · Illustrated by Enrique O Sanchez

Esperanza must sell tapestries alone, facing city challenges and family pride.

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32 pages· AD960L

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Bookroo's summary

Esperanza and her grandmother weave beautiful Mayan tapestries, but a birthmark on Abuela's face threatens their market success. Alone in the bustling Guatemalan streets, Esperanza must navigate challenges to uphold family pride and find buyers. Can she overcome the obstacles and prove her strength?

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This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country’s radiant landscape and bustling city streets.Esperanza’s Abuela, her grandmother, is unmatched in her skill in weaving traditional Mayan tapestries. She has shared her gift with her granddaughter, and now they plan to sell their goods at the market. However, the birthmark on Abuela’s face may scare customers away. So Esperanza must cope with the city streets and find buyers alone. This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country’s radiant landscape and bustling city streets.

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