Jacaranda Snow

Jacaranda Snow follows Jess and her grandmother Gran as they face financial hardship with creativity and optimism. When there is little food for dinner, they turn simple noodles into a feast, and when a birthday lacks cake, they toast marshmallows on the stove to celebrate. Jess dreams of seeing the snow that blankets the distant mountains, and she discovers a way to experience the most amazing snow despite the lack of extra money for a holiday. The book is aimed at early readers in grades K-3 and uses simple language and illustrations to support the narrative of resilience.