* Reviews for the previous books in the Travels with My Family series have been excellent - "brims with anecdotal entertainment for the earliest of armchair travelers" (Kirkus), "has the ring of truth for anyone who has ever been forced to spend long hours in the back seat of a car, " (Los Angeles Times).* Accessible language, humor, episodic structure and curriculum-friendly themes make this a great choice for those new to chapter books, while the story raises deeper questions for thoughtful readers about the role of tourism, white privilege and socioeconomic diversity.* There are very few contemporary middle-grade novels that feature kids visiting other countries, even though about a quarter of North American families travel internationally with their children.* The Cuban diaspora in the US numbers more than 2.5 million, with most living in Florida. Despite recent travel restrictions, many Americans can visit Cuba legally, and 1 million Canadians vacation there each year.* Curriculum connections: Social Studies
Grade 2: People and Environments: Global Communities