by Alba Escayo (Illustrator), Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor Esq (Author)
Many full moons ago, in an enchanted island in a tiny village called Borinquen, a wonderful and beautiful cellist named Martina finds a shiny coin while she is sweeping. Martina wants more than anything to find something special to buy with her coin. What will she find? Come along with Martina on her shopping trip to see what she finds in this wonderful retelling of a Caribbean classic.
Author Biography
Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, the author, was raised by her grandparents in rural Caguas, Puerto Rico. There, she learned about sharing, caring, community, and love. She, along with her grandparents, sold Avon products door to door. Today, she lives in New York City with her husband and three daughters. When she is not thinking about Martina's adventures she is working as a lawyer and adjunct professor.