Everlasting Nora

An emotional rollercoaster, Everlasting Nora takes on the challenging themes of grief and poverty while maintaining a sense of hope and wonder. Set in the homeless cemetery slums of the Philippines, this is the story about little Nora, who is forced to grow up before her time after the tragic death of her father. When her gambling-addicted mother goes missing one day, Nora braves the outside world in search for her, finding resilience, compassion and heartwarming friendships along the way. Understanding how others live around the world, especially with Cruz’s rich descriptions of Filipino culture, is a great way to inspire empathy in readers of all ages.