Felita - Paperback

by Nicholasa Mohr (Author), Ray Cruz (Illustrator)

Felita's parents promise she will love their new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors taunt and tease Felita and her family because they are from Puerto Rico. First published twenty years ago, Felita's compelling story has resonance for kids today.

"An honest, realistic view of an important aspect of contemporary American life." --The Horn Book

Back Jacket

We're off to a better future.

Felita's parents promise she will love the new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors aren't nice at all. They taunt and tease Felita because her family is from Puerto Rico. When Felita's parents finally decide to move back to their old block, Felita is thrilled. Yet she soon finds that many things have changed while she's been away -- including herself.

Author Biography

Nicholasa Mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous awards for her writing.