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Little House of Hope, The
Terry Catasús Jennings
Illustrator: Raúl Colón
Ages: 6+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Neal Porter Books/Holiday House
ISBN: 978-0-8234-4716-9
Keywords: Cuban American, financial hardship, generosity, immigration, refugees, extended families, housing
Born in Cuba, Esperanza (Hope in Spanish) helps her family embrace the relatives and friends who share their small U.S. house. Soft, colored pencil and watercolor illustrations.