Aquí no es allá, Here Is Not There

By Lissedia Batista-Gonzalez

Aqu no es all , Here Is Not There, is a heartfelt bilingual children's book that captures the emotional journey of growing up between two cultures. Through the eyes of a young Dominican child, readers explore what it means to leave one's home behind while learning to belong in a new place.

With warmth and honesty, the story contrasts life "there" and life "here"-the sounds, foods, language, family traditions, and everyday moments that feel both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. As the child navigates school, friendships, and family life in a new country, they begin to understand that it's okay to miss where you come from while still embracing where you are.

Written in both Spanish and English, Aqu no es all , Here Is Not There celebrates bilingualism, cultural pride, and the resilience of immigrant families. It opens space for meaningful conversations about identity, change, and belonging, making it especially meaningful for children who are first- or second-generation immigrants, as well as for classrooms and families seeking to foster empathy and understanding.

This beautifully told story reminds readers that "here" may not be the same as "there," but both places-and all the feelings tied to them-can live together in one heart.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1736894536
• ISBN13: 9781736894538
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Lissedia Batista-Gonzalez
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 12 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7