The Cot in the Living Room

Released in June 2021 by Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House — the story of a young Dominican American girl in New York City who moves from jealousy to empathy as her parents babysit children whose families work the overnight shift.

A Junior Library Guild Selection

Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book

ALA Notable Children’s books

Bank Street College Best Children’s books of the year

For more information about the book and illustrator, Gaby D’Alessandro, click here.

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The Cot in the Living Room is available to order from here


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