Looking for a novel that does more than tell a good story?

Un día en Palenque, Colombia takes students on an unforgettable journey to San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia — one of the most culturally significant and often overlooked communities in the African diaspora. Through the eyes of Marta and Alicia, two best friends from different corners of the world, students explore living traditions, culinary heritage, and the remarkable story of a community that has preserved its identity through centuries of colonial pressure.

But this isn't just a cultural tour. A mysterious stopover at a haunted hotel in Cartagena keeps students turning pages, while the deeper story in Palenque sparks meaningful conversations about history, identity, resistance, and what it means to protect a culture for future generations.

Perfect for units on Colombia, Afro-Latino culture, or ancestral communities — and compelling enough that students won't realize how much they're learning.