{"product_id":"mila-the-quenepa-tree-lex-rodriguez-9798349486180","title":"Mila \u0026 the Quenepa Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMila and the Quenepa Tree\"\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully illustrated picture book that tells the tender, powerful story of Mila, a young girl navigating the \u003cstrong\u003erichness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecomplexities\u003c\/strong\u003e of growing up with two cultures. Mila lives in a colorful city by the sea, shaped by both her Puerto Rican and Italian roots, and \u003cstrong\u003ewasn't always sure where she belonged\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her curls felt too wild, her Spanish not fast enough, and \u003cstrong\u003esometimes it felt like a part of her was invisible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Mila tries to share her heritage, through drawings, language, and curly hair full of memories, she's often met with confusion or dismissal. But with her father's gentle encouragement, Mila finds the courage to invite her mom into her world in a way that bridges love, flavor, and tradition. And little by little, through \u003cstrong\u003erhythm, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estories\u003c\/strong\u003e, and her \u003cstrong\u003efamily's love\u003c\/strong\u003e, she began to understand that\u003cstrong\u003e her roots were strong\u003c\/strong\u003e, even if they didn't always show on the outside. She learned that being from somewhere can mean many things: the people who love us, the foods that comfort us, the songs we hear in the kitchen, and t\u003cstrong\u003ehe stories that grow in our hearts. Whether your family comes from an island, a city, or somewhere in-between, \u003c\/strong\u003eyour roots are yours. They are strong, sweet, and full of magic. Just like you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heartfelt tale of \u003cstrong\u003ebelonging\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebicultural identity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eintergenerational understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e will resonate with children and families everywhere who have ever felt \u003cstrong\u003ecaught between worlds\u003c\/strong\u003e. A tribute to \u003cstrong\u003eheritage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eresilience\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003ehealing power of storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMila and the Quenepa Tree\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for readers ages 5-10, and for anyone who believes that every part of us deserves to be\u003cstrong\u003e seen\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecelebrated\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lex Rodriguez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798349486180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lunar Visual Design\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.05d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Lex Rodriguez","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47452909568255,"sku":"9798349486180","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_004e36ad-c27b-4df7-ac99-ad445b7bc49f.jpg?v=1761931209","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mila-the-quenepa-tree-lex-rodriguez-9798349486180","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}