Here are 5 reasons you should read this book:
1. Reputation- Ok I'm going to be honest. I wasn't expecting to love this book that much. I thought I was getting whole grain toast. You know, good for you, cultural history and background... not the dessert you sneak some more of when no one is looking - tantalizing, adventure-filled with fantastic twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat! I bought it because when Adriana Ramirez puts out a book, you just buy it. You know it will be perfect Spanish and that your kids will love it.
The woman is a pro at TPRS, which is stories, after all.
2.Authenticity- hmm a Colombian writing about the history of coffee. You would bet that it is the real deal, and you would be right! It is very informative and thoroughly tells the true story of how coffee got to where it is today! Plus, Adriana is a native speaker who is also highly literate in Spanish and an excellent writer, lending a great deal of authenticity to this book.
3.It’s sneaky- you are learning a lot of history as you go about how coffee was first cultivated, where it came from, how it got to where it is today... it’s all told in a series of stories. I found myself rooting for characters, heartbroken, scared and overjoyed- all during a history lesson!
Side note: It also makes your coffee taste better! I *almost* drank it black. (Coffee, why are you so much more delicious with vanilla creamer?!).
4. 2 for the price of 1!- It’s a story within a story! All of the above stories are being told to other modern day main characters your students will relate to. It isn’t just a bunch of fascinating, true historical stories. Everything is tied together in another story with a satisfying twist at the end.
5. Challengingly comprehensible- this is engaging and comprehensible especially for level 3 and above, in my opinion. It is nice to have something more challenging with a broader range of vocabulary for Spanish 3 and 4.

I know you will love this book - be it for your students or for yourself!