How Tía Lola Learned to Teach

By Julia Alvarez

Part of the The Tia Lola Stories series

A reluctant boy faces change as his aunt brings vibrant culture to his school.

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144 pages· 29,848 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Miguel struggles with his new life in Vermont, far from his father. His colorful aunt, Tía Lola, arrives to teach Spanish at his school, sparking excitement and a cultural fiesta. While Miguel resists, his sister Juanita eagerly embraces the fun. As Tía Lola plans a treasure hunt and Carnaval, will Miguel join in, or will he remain distant? Can Juanita focus enough to lead her friends to victory? This heartwarming tale of family and adaptation unfolds with humor and charm, inviting readers to explore the joys and challenges of embracing new experiences.

From the publisher

Tía Lola is going back to school in the second installment in the beloved Tía Lola Stories by the international bestselling author of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies.”A welcome return for a wonderful character whose heart encompasses the whole world.” –School Library Journal Tía Lola has been invited to teach Spanish at her niece and nephew’s elementary school. But Miguel wants nothing to do with the arrangement. He hasn’t had an easy time adjusting to his new school in Vermont and doesn’t like living so far away from Papi, who has a new girlfriend and an announcement to make. On the other hand, Miguel’s little sister, Juanita, can’t wait to introduce her colorfully dressed aunt with her migrating beauty mark to all her friends at school–that is, if she can stop getting distracted long enough to remember to do so. Before long, Tía Lola is organizing a Spanish treasure hunt and a Carnaval fiesta at school. Will Miguel be willing to join the fun? Will Juanita get her head out of the clouds and lead her classmates to victory in the treasure hunt?Told with abundant humor and heart, Julia Alvarez’s new Tía Lola story is the long-awaited sequel to the beloved How Tía Lola Came to Visit Stay.

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