Description
Born on an island and raised far from it, Lola is asked to draw her homeland for school—and the assignment becomes a doorway into memory. As she gathers stories from family, friends, and neighbors, the book traces how migration reshapes identity, turning inherited history into something living, contested, and deeply personal. With Junot Díaz’s sharp, intimate voice and his gift for blending humor with ache, the narrative explores belonging, language, and the ways communities preserve culture when distance threatens to erase it. Ultimately, Lola’s search for the “right” picture reveals a new understanding of heritage: not a fixed place, but a relationship you build through listening, storytelling, and love.
Available Editions
paperback
Dial Books for Young Readers
Published Jan 1, 2018
ISBN: 9780735229860
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Islandborn by Junot Díaz.