Dinner on Domingos

A first-generation Latinx American girl tries to speak Spanish with her Abuelita to deepen their bond and have warm memories of their Sunday night dinners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2021
Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd

“This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week.”
Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelitas house. As Alejandra thinks about all the good times her family has had there, she decides that she wants to be brave and try speaking Spanish with Abuelita so that they can deepen their bond. A timely #OwnVoices tale that reflects the experience of many American families.

The girl's family had always gathered on Sundays for dinner at her Abuelita's house, a tradition that had been passed down for generations. As she sat at the table, surrounded by the familiar faces of her loved ones, Alejandra couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over her. She remembered the countless Sunday nights she had spent at Abuelita's house, listening to her stories and laughing with her family.

But as Alejandra looked around the table, she noticed something different. Her Abuelita was speaking Spanish with her, and Alejandra was trying her best to understand. It was a small gesture, but it meant so much to Alejandra. She realized that her Abuelita was trying to connect with her on a deeper level, to share her culture and her heritage with her.

Over the next few weeks, Alejandra made a conscious effort to learn more Spanish. She watched movies and listened to music in Spanish, and she even started practicing with her Abuelita. It was hard at first, but Alejandra was determined to master the language. And as she did, she felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. She knew that she was connecting with her family on a new level, and that she was honoring the traditions that had been passed down to her.

One Sunday night, as they sat at the table, Alejandra looked at her Abuelita and said, "Abuelita, thank you for teaching me Spanish. I feel like I have a deeper connection with you now."

Abuelita smiled and replied, "My dear, you have always been a part of my family. But now, you are a part of our culture as well."

Alejandra felt a sense of warmth and love wash over her. She knew that her Abuelita was right. She had always felt a sense of belonging in her family, but now, she felt like she had a place in the broader community as well.

As the night went on, Alejandra and her family continued to speak Spanish, sharing stories and laughing together. It was a magical night, one that Alejandra would never forget. She realized that her Abuelita's house was not just a place to eat dinner; it was a place where her family's heritage was celebrated and preserved.

From that day on, Alejandra made it a point to visit her Abuelita more often, and to learn more about her culture and her heritage. She knew that it was important to honor the traditions that had been passed down to her, and to keep them alive for future generations.

Years went by, and Alejandra grew up to be a successful woman. But no matter where life took her, she always made time to visit her Abuelita and to continue to learn from her. And as she looked back on her life, she realized that the magical home that had turned a normal Sunday into domingo was not just a physical place; it was a symbol of the love and connection that her family had shared for generations.

In conclusion, this magical home turned a normal Sunday into domingo, the best day of the week. It was a place where warm memories were made, where traditions were honored, and where a sense of belonging was fostered. It was a testament to the power of family and culture, and to the importance of preserving them for future generations.

Weight: 178g
Dimension: 217 x 272 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646862948