BookPeople Presents: An Afternoon with Debbie Zapata & Alejandra Ruiz

Name: BookPeople Presents: An Afternoon with Debbie Zapata & Alejandra Ruiz
Start: 2024-10-19T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78703

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78703 | Austin, TX

Alma’s favorite days are when her big family gathers at Abuela’s house. Tíos take siestas while tías tell their stories, and prímos play dominoes while Abuela stirs the frijoles.
Always at the center is the love of Abuela. Alma’s beloved grandmother is her number one fan!
When Abuela dies, all of this is suddenly gone. Alma is filled with sadness and grief until she finds a letter that Abuela left for her. Could Abuela’s words be the thing that fills her heart again with love and sweet memories?
This thoughtful story captures the concept of "familismo" beautifully -- a Latin cultural value that involves dedication, commitment, and loyalty to family. Regularly spending time with one's immediate and extended family is part of familismo, as well as seeking the family's advice and support for important decisions and life transitions, such as grief and loss. Includes a note to readers in English and Spanish with coping strategies essential to Latino and Hispanic families about grief and loss of a loved one, as well as additional ways to support children and honor the life and memory of beloved family members.