Conga & Lu: The Chronicles of Two Cubanas - Hardcover

Giblin, Cuba: - Born Cuba Perez-Silva, Cuba Giblin left Havana in 1961 at the age of ten, one of over 14,000 unaccompanied minors that fled Cuba's Communist regime through Operation Peter Pan. She has since been devoted to the memories of her family's Cuban roots and culture. After living in Miami, Florida and Bridgeport, Connecticut, Cuba attended the University of Connecticut and the University of Bridgeport, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree. She later graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Masters in Elementary Education, specializing in Reading for a Diverse Society. For the last forty years, Cuba has enjoyed teaching Kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education. She is a National Board-certified teacher. Happily retired in Naples, Florida, she enjoys nature walks, reading, and living in the present moment. She is surrounded and uplifted by her children and grandchildren, who continue to keep her stories and traditions alive.Layton, Monet: - Monet Layton was born in Connecticut and grew up in Southwest Florida. After receiving her Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Florida, she worked as a Kindergarten and First grade teacher. She lives in Naples, Florida with her talented husband Tommy (who she knows is the better author in the family); their two incredible daughters, Havana and Eire; and their T.V.- watching wonder dog Kessel. Monet now spends much of her day driving her girls to school and swim practice, and talking on the phone with her sister Sterling. Monet loves the beach, Cuban food (especially ropa vieja), photography, party planning, teaching, traditions, being in the water, and above all else, her family.