Julin Stories
Julin Is a Mermaid & Julin at the Wedding

Julin Is a Mermaid While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julin notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julin gets home, daydreaming of the magic hes seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makesand even more importantly, what will she think about how Julin sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, this jubilant story is a radiant celebration of individuality and self-love. Julin at the Wedding Julin and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julin is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. Its not long before Julin and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side.