A Gift from Abuela

A Gift from Abuela is a strong choice for readers looking for Latinx picture books shaped by family, tradition. Cecilia Ruiz builds the story around a granddaughter learns that memory, craft, and story can become an inheritance as meaningful as any object. For families, educators, and librarians building lists of DEI picture books, BIPOC picture books, and strong read-alouds, this title brings real value for conversations about family, tradition.