The Island Beyond the Postcard

A trip to Jamaica begins with the beaches a New York teen expects to see. Then she meets Maya beneath a school's mahogany tree and discovers a place filled with stories no postcard could hold.

Their friendship grows through letters, drawings, recipes, and return visits. Together with Nia and Tariq, they explore family history, celebrate each other's talents, and create a storybook of their own. As the years pass, each friend must decide how to carry the people and places they love into a cha...