Sari-Sari Summers

Nora loves helping out at her lola’s sari-sari store during the summer.  Every day customers stop by for a little of this and a little of that.  Hair clips, creamy yema, mung beans and so much more — Lola Soling’s store has it all!  One day, a heat wave hits the city and customers become few and far between, which worries Nora.  Inspired by the mango tree outside the sari-sari store, Nora thinks she might have a refreshing solution to their problem.  A lovely and delicious tale of creativity and sweet times spent with grandparents.

Sari-Sari Summers was written and illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao and published by Candlewick Press.  Out on April 11!