A review by jbolwerk8
Islandborn by Junot Díaz

4.0

Lola’s class is given an assignment to draw where their families emigrated from. Lola came from the Island, but she was just a baby and doesn’t remember it. With the help of her family, friends, and Island community, she is able to recreate what the Island was like and is reminded that the Island will always be a part of her. One thing that confused me was the monster that was included, and I wish I knew what that eluded to! Overall, this was a very diversity-positive book.