Islandborn

A girl who left her homeland as a baby must draw it for a school assignment, so she gathers memories from family and neighbors to imagine her way back to The Island.

For the kid who asks endless questions about where their family came from, Lola's search turns memory into an adventure worth drawing.

• Big idea: A place can live inside you even if you don't remember it — and the people who love you can hand you their memories like gifts.
• Vibes: Warm, imaginative, and rooted in community, with moments that turn tender or wondrous.

• are curious about where their family comes from
• enjoy stories that mix real life with imagination
• are working on understanding their own heritage
• respond well to richly detailed, vibrant illustrations

• Story & problem-solving: How did Lola figure out what to draw when she couldn't remember The Island herself?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Lola felt hearing her family's joyous and frightening memories all at once?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever asked your family to tell you stories about a place you don't remember?
• Imagination: If you had to imagine a place you've never seen, what would you ask people to help you picture it?
• Big ideas: What do you think Lola's abuela meant when she said a place can be in you even if you don't remember it?