The author of Artletis, Abuelo, and the Message in a Bottle, Lea Aschkenas writes a hope filled story of friendship between a little girl in Cuba and an old man in the U.S. The book is based on a true story, Aschkenas writes in lyrical form, with lush illustrations.
Lea Aschkenas Writes a Hope Filled Story of Friendship
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