Our World: Cuba

boardbook Synopsis Joining the Our World series, this board book with endnotes about life in Cuba was created by a Cuban author and illustrator team.“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal¡Buenos días! Let's spend the day in Cuba. Ride la guagua to the beach, play los escondidos in the park, and snack on bumpy anones. Even learn words in Spanish with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Written by Cuban author Terry Catasús Jennings and illustrated by Marla Cruz Linares Endmatter provides more insights into life in Cuba   Author Terry Catasús Jennings, a Cuban American writer, immigrated to the United States at age twelve after her father was jailed in Cuba by Castro’s government. Her goal in life is to lead us to embrace our common humanity (and sing the praises of Cuban food!). Illustrator Marla Cruz Linares is a Cuban illustrator