A, is For Abuela

A, is For Abuela depicts the struggles an English Language Learner (ELL) faces as she enters her first day of school, the events leading to her first day, and the connections made with a teacher, like Mrs. McAllister, who despite language barriers, races to break down barriers and meet Dolores Maria Luz Rodriguez Perez (Lolita) halfway. It is a story of family, love, and the importance of an educational environment that understands the need for social, emotional and academic supports within the classroom.