de Cora

With an estimated 8 to 10 million Puerto Ricans living outside of the island, it can sometimes be difficult to feel that attachment to their homeland. But no matter where they are in the world, they will loudly tell you that they are Boricua De Cora!

As a Puerto Rican kid who lives in New York, Noah often finds himself curious about his heritage. He loves the culture, the music, the yummy foods and every athlete that represents the tiny island. Fortunately for him, winter break is upon him and now he's off to Puerto Rico with his family and his new best friend, Tito, a fun-spirited coqui.

After a quick stroll through Old San Juan, Noah goes to his Abuela's house as they prepare for the Navidades. There would be lots of partying, singing, dancing and eating. This was the best Christmas ever!

But the next day when he goes to the beach, he stumbles upon some bullies who say he's not a real Puerto Rican because he doesn't live there. His spirit is broken but Abuela comes to the rescue and explains why he is as much Puerto Rican as anyone else from the island.

This story is about belonging and acceptance while also introducing the readers to what Christmas is like in Puerto Rico. You'll also find many fun references that kids will learn about for the first time, while parents will feel the nostalgia and reminisce of everything they love about Puerto Rico. This is book one of a series that will take you across every corner of Puerto Rico and give you that feeling as if you were there.