ABUELA’S WEAVE

  Abuela’s Weave is the tale of a grandmother and granddaughter and the importance of perseverance and the passing down of traditions. Set in Guatemala, Esperanza’s grandmother has passed down the tradition of Mayan weaving that has been taught to young girls for many generations. Esperanza is a skilled weaver and ready to sell her creations at the market, but she feels intimidated to do it alone. Filled with beautiful illustrations, this book opens up the beautiful world of Mayan culture to children. My girls were able to learn weaving techniques and traditions on a recent trip to Guatemala, and it was beautiful to watch them learn from women in their homes who had learned the same skills from their grandmothers.