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Coquíes Still Sing, The
Karina Nicole González
Illustrator: Krystal Quiles
Ages: 6+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press/Holtzbrinck
ISBN: 978-1-250-78718-7
Keywords: hurricanes, community action, resilience, hope, family, loss
When Category 4 Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the community rebuilt neighborhoods and restored habitats. Vibrant, mixed-media illustrations. Extensive back matter. Also available in Spanish.