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∴ “Balc芍rcel’s well-rounded characters, complex friendships, and nuanced family dynamics will resonate with many readers. This is a title that will remain relevant long past its publication date. A must-have for all library collections.”
每School Library Journal, starred review
∴ “A lovely, moving, and realistic view of the struggles and insecurities〞as well as the beauty〞that comes from being bicultural.”
每Booklist, starred review
This immersive, award-winning novel following the story of Quijana, a girl in pieces, is now available in paperback.
One-half Guatemalan, one-half American: When Quijana’s Guatemalan cousins move to town, her dad seems ashamed that she doesn’t know more about her family’s heritage.
One-half crush, one-half buddy: When Quijana meets Zuri and Jayden, she knows she’s found true friends. But she can’t help the growing feelings she has for Jayden.
One-half kid, one-half grown-up: Quijana spends her nights Skyping with her ailing grandma and trying to figure out what’s going on with her increasingly hard-to-reach brother.
Quijana must figure out which parts of herself are most important, and which pieces come together to make her whole.
This is a heartfelt poetic portrayal of a girl growing up, fitting in, and learning what it means to belong.
? Lyrical middle grade debut from author Rebecca Balc芍rcel
? A diverse and family-centered story that resonates with anyone who remembers, or is going through, growing pains
? Inclusively embraces real life experiences with biracial, autistic, and gay characters
? 2020 Pura Belpr谷 Honor Book
? A Junior Library Guild Selection
? ALSC Notable Children’s Book
? 2020 Jean Flynn Award for Best Middle Grade Book
? 2020 Spirit of Texas Reading Program Recommended Title
Perfect for:
? Tweens and teens
? Bilingual and bicultural readers
? Parents
? Educators
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