Monica Rojas & Luisa Uribe
Patchwork Memories
A child loves that her Abuela lives with her family, but Abuela’s memory isn’t what it used to be.
Sometimes she’ll start telling stories and won’t be able to finish them. Eventually, the time comes for her to move out. Home feels lonely without Abuela. However, when the family visits Abuela in her new room, the grandchild discovers a beautiful old quilt, with each square containing the story of a missing memory.
Monica Rojas and Luisa Uribe deliver a heartfelt story about the love and shared experiences that bring families together, even in the hardest of times.
Carolrhoda Books
Picture Book
Age 5+
32 pp
hc | 235 x 280 mm
Publication: September 2026
Author: Monica Rojas
Illustrator: Luisa Uribe
All rights available, excl. Chinese (simpl. & compl.), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish
- Depicts a loving multigenerational South American family
- A tender, age-appropriate story in which a grandchild grapples with the memory loss of a beloved abuela
- Features plenty of things that go, including ambulances and tow trucks
Awards
- Awards
“A comforting depiction of an anchoring object and shared family memories.”—Publishers Weekly, 27 July 2026
“A beautiful and optimistic book about a changing family and how to appreciate an elder’s stories in different ways. Perfect for any picture book collection . . . “—starred, School Library Journal, 15 June 2026
“A moving tribute to family bonds that endure, even as memories begin to fade.”—Kirkus Reviews, 8 June 2026
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