Tía Lola #2: How Tía Lola Learned to Teach

Students boarding school bus

"Just as warm and upbeat as How Tía Lola Came to (Visit) Stay (2001), the second book about Miguel and Juanita's aunt, who comes from the Dominican Republic to live with the kids' family in Vermont, is written in the same lively, playful style. Language is a central focus as Tía Lola volunteers to teach Spanish in the local elementary school. The story builds to a tense climax when her visa is about to expire, and the whole town rallies for her to stay. Readers will enjoy both the messages and the humor in Tía's wry, wise sayings." — Booklist

Language: Spanish
Culture/Community: Dominican / Dominican American
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Family and Friends Immigration School
Genre: Fiction
Format: Novel
Age Level: 9-12 Middle Grade
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Vermont