Tía Fortuna's New Home

Author Ruth Behar Illustrated by Devon Holzwarth

Grades Pre-K-3 Ages 4-8

A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía move away from her beloved Miami apartment.

When Estrella's Tía Fortuna has to say goodbye to her longtime Miami apartment building, The Seaway, to move to an assisted living community, Estrella spends the day with her. Tía explains the significance of her most important possessions from both her Cuban and Jewish culture, as they learn to say goodbye together and explore a new beginning for Tía.

A lyrical book about tradition, culture, and togetherness, Tía Fortuna's New Home explores Tía and Estrella's Sephardic Jewish and Cuban heritage. Through Tía's journey, Estrella will learn that as long as you have your family, home is truly where the heart is.

Available Formats

Hardcover 9780593172414
Hardcover Library Binding 9780593172421
eBook 9780593172438
Unabridged Audiobook Download 9780593505359

Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Award, Association of Jewish Libraries - RECOMMENDED 2023

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