❤️ loved this book because...
his is one of those books that hooked me by page 2 -- and I knew immediately it was a classic!
+ You've got specific humor (including plenty of rad mid-1970s references) and immediately endearing characters.
+ You've got fascinating cultural and sociological details that I soaked up like a sponge.
+ It perfectly navigates changing tones, including poignant, hilarious and comforting. That's no easy feat!
I would happily recommend this to folks of all ages.
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🐇 I couldn't put it down
4 authors picked Mexikid as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 10, 11, 12, and 13.
An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them that National Book Award Finalist Victoria Jamieson calls "one of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it."
Pedro Martin has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito-his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and…