How many The Tía Lola Stories books are there?

There are 3 books in the The Tía Lola Stories series by Julia Alvarez, for ages 8-12.

What order should I read The Tía Lola Stories?

The The Tía Lola Stories series should be read in this order: 1. How Tía Lola Came to Stay, 2. How Tía Lola Saved the Summer, 3. How Tía Lola Ended Up Starting Over.

The Tía Lola Stories Books in Order

The Tía Lola Stories is a 3-book series for ages 8–12 by Julia Alvarez.

Where to Start

Start at the beginning: How Tía Lola Came to Stay

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

How Tía Lola Came to Stay2001

How Tía Lola Saved the Summer2011

How Tía Lola Ended Up Starting Over2011

What This Series Covers

Loneliness & Belonging Love & Family Latin American Culture Family & Siblings Bilingual Cultural Identity

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