Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir
Pedro Martín 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 sisters and the house is crowded enough!
Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache. Along the way, Pedro finally connects with his abuelito and learns what it means to grow up and find his grito. 2024 awards include: Newbery Honor, Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Awards, and Odyssey Honor for Audiobook.
Language: Spanish vocabulary featured
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Book Awards: Newbery Medal & Honor Books Odyssey Award & Honor Books Pura Belpré Award & Honor Books
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Action and Adventure Bicultural Kids Coming of Age Family and Friends Identity Immigration Journeys
Genre: Autobiography/Memoir
Format: Graphic novel
Age Level: Middle Grade
Book Series: Graphic Novels and Comics Coming of Age: Big Changes Adventures, Superheroes, and Magic: Hispanic Heritage
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