10/08/2026
As Boston Public Schools celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15 and October 15, we are proud to highlight the accomplishments of educator and author Yolanda Depalo, whose new bilingual children’s book is creating meaningful connections with students through language, culture, and the power of shared experiences.
The Albert Holland School of Technology ESL and Spanish teacher published “Nuestro Árbol de Tamarindo /Our Tamarind Tree" in May 2026. Written in both Spanish and English under her pen name, Yolanda Montás, the heartfelt story draws on her childhood memories growing up in the Dominican Republic, and students have reacted to the book with enthusiasm during her classroom visits and readings across BPS.
Learn more about Yolanda and “Nuestro Árbol de Tamarindo / Our Tamarind Tree:"
https://ow.ly/Rkqs50ZVVwA