Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How Tia Lola Came to(Visit) Stay | 2001 | Julia Alvarez | Buy |
| 2 | How Tia Lola Learned to Teach | 2010 | Julia Alvarez | Buy |
| 3 | How Tia Lola Saved the Summer | 2011 | Julia Alvarez | Buy |
| 4 | How Tia Lola Ended Up Starting Over | 2011 | Julia Alvarez | Buy |
The Tia Lola Stories by Julia Alvarez follow a beloved Dominican aunt who comes to Vermont to help her niece and nephew after their parents split up. Tia Lola brings Dominican warmth, cooking, and wisdom to the quiet Vermont town, and the cultural clash leads to funny and touching moments across the four-book series.
Starting with How Tia Lola Came to(Visit) Stay (2001), the series spans a decade and follows the family as they grow and change. The books are written for middle-grade readers and explore themes of family, cultural identity, and adapting to new situations.