Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba by Alma Flor Ada

The author recalls her life and impressions growing up in Cuba. - SBCL

Gentle, sad, and humorous stories about growing up in Cuba in the 1940s highlight the importance of family, friends, neighbors, and teachers to a young girl. Black-and-white snapshots illustrate this companion to Where the Flame Trees Bloom. - CDE