The Coquíes Still Sing

By Karina Nicole González, Krystal Quiles (Illustrator)

A hurricane threatens home; can hope and community rebuild what was lost?

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40 pages· 726 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Elena's world is upended when a hurricane devastates her home in Puerto Rico. As familiar coquí frog songs fade, she faces the challenge of rebuilding alongside her resilient community. Will the return of their melodies signal a new beginning? Discover the strength and hope that emerge from disaster in this poignant tale of recovery and unity.

From the publisher

Pura Belpré Honor Book for Children’s TextPura Belpré Honor Book for Children’s IllustrationChicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2022Bank Street College of Education Children’s Book Committee’s Best Children’s Books of the Year 2023New York Public Library 2023 New Vibrant Voices Titles for Kids: New Books from Authors of Color”This book is more than beautiful.” - Yuyi Morales, Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator of DreamersA powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017, created by Pura Belpré honor-winning author Karina González and illustrator Krystal Quiles. Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family’s beloved mango tree–their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, “You are home, you are safe.” But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows. As time passes, Elena, alongside her community, begins to rebuild their home, planting seeds of hope along the way. When the sounds of the coquíes gradually return, they reflect the resilience and strength of Elena, her family, and her fellow Puerto Ricans. The Coquies Still Sing is also available in Spanish.

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