Bebo Ortiz & His Qamis - Paperback

by Alessandra Maria (Illustrator), Wendy Díaz (Author)

Bebo Ortiz loves to wear his qamis every day. It is a long white shirt his dad got from Mecca when he went to the Hajj pilgrimage. Bebo thinks his qamis gives him special powers - it helps him do good in school and makes him feel like a leader. But when his qamis gets dirty and is not washed in time for school, he is devastated. Papi suggests he wear a new shirt called a guayabera. Will Bebo still feel special with this unique Cuban camisa? Find out in this story about embracing your identity! Featuring bonus pages about Islam's influence on Cuban culture and the Spanish language.