Where The Guava Tree Stands

Where the Guava Tree Stands is a moving coming-of-age novel-in-verse that follows Mina, a young girl from St. Kitts, as she navigates the challenges of uprooting her life and settling in Orlando, Florida. Through poignant poetry, Mina shares her journey of culture shock, identity, and the search for belonging in a new world.

As she faces the complexities of fitting in and holding onto her roots, Mina's story explores the universal experience of finding one's place in a world that feels both familiar and foreign. With themes of family, resilience, and self-discovery, Where the Guava Tree Stands paints a vivid picture of the immigrant experience and the strength that comes from embracing both your past and your future.

This lyrical narrative invites readers to reflect on what it means to belong, to grow, and to cherish the places—both physical and emotional—that make us who we are.