The Bronx Is My Home

(Hardback)

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"A warm introduction to a culturally rich borough." -Kirkus

There's only one place where you can see bodegas and businesses bustling on every street, taste the most delicious empanadas in the world, smell the salty sea air of Pelham Bay, and pet horses at the Bronx Equestrian Centre. From sunrise to sunset, Santiago and Mami have many treasures to enjoy in their neighbourhood on a beautiful Saturday, including colourful birds on the Siwanoy Trail and fresh cannolis on Arthur Avenue.

This energetic and joyful family story offers both a journey through and a love letter to this special borough. The Bronx Is My Home is a triumphant celebration of hometown pride, as well as a heartfelt invitation to all, for readers of My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero, illustrated by Zeke Pena, and Saturday by Oge Mora.

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"An Afro-Puerto Rican child explores the Bronx.Holt's animation-style illustrations lend energy to the sweet relationships and diverse communities depicted.
A warm introduction to a culturally rich borough."--Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is an Afro-Latine Dominican and Puerto Rican author, mother, and community organizer. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA with her partner and daughter. She has worked with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. She invites you to visit her online at alyssaauthor.com

Kim Holt is a children's book illustrator who holds a BFA in animation from the Academy of Art University. She is the illustrator of Today Is Different and A Prayer for Our Country. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Kim lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband and two dogs, where she drinks copious amounts of coffee and cooks up imaginative dinners for her family.