How Tía Lola Saved the Summer

Reach for this book when your child is facing a summer of transition, feeling the sting of a parent's absence, or struggling to find their place in a blended family. It is a warm embrace for children who feel like they are caught between two worlds or two homes. The story follows Miguel and his sister as they navigate a summer in Vermont where their father's new life and their own cultural identity collide. With Tía Lola's arrival, the narrative transforms from a story of lack into one of abundance. Parents will appreciate how Julia Alvarez treats complex emotions like jealousy and loneliness with a light, humorous touch while maintaining deep emotional integrity. It is an ideal choice for validating a child's feelings about divorce and the beauty of finding 'magic' in unexpected family configurations.