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Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel): My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs (E
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- NA
- Publication Name
- NA
- ISBN-13
- 9780316591928
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- Mexico
- Subject
- Graphics
- ISBN
- 9780316591928
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10
0316591920
ISBN-13
9780316591928
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27050021433
Product Key Features
Book Title
¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel) : My Bilingual Summer in Mexico
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Family / Multigenerational, Comics & Graphic Novels / Lgbt, Comics & Graphic Novels / Coming of Age
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Young Adult Fiction, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
23.7 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2021-011909
Reviews
"Via a limited blue and orange color palette that mimics Mexican Talavera pottery traditions, Suggs tackles themes of sexuality, cultural identity, and body image with understanding and heart."-- Publishers Weekly, "A charming tale of belonging and familial connection beyond language barriers. Beautifully drawn and relatable depictions of bilingual struggles, I wish I read this as a kid. A must-read story!" -- Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces, *"Chrístine's navigation of their identity will resonate with teens who feel insecure and find belonging difficult. An accessible graphic novel for high schoolers seeking a character they can relate to and a safe space to read about mixed heritage and identity."-- SLJ, starred review
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
741.5
Synopsis
Bilingual, inventive, and heartfelt, debut graphic novel talent Christine Suggs explores a trip they took to Mexico to visit family, embracing and rebelling against their heritage and finding a sense of belonging. Fifteen-year-old Christine is preparing for their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tia that summer. While they're initially nervous about connecting with family that they don't yet share a language with, they quickly settle into life in Mexico--eating pan dulce, growing comfortable with Spanish, and drawing what they see.Halfway through their stay, their mom joins the trip. At first, they're relieved to be reunited, but soon they struggle to reconcile the mother they know with the mother who has a past outside of themselves. What it must have been like to leave a country for someone you love? Through exploring the impacts of colonialism in both the country and themselves, they ultimately find their place in their family, something they can take back with them to Texas., "An absolutely heartwarming and vibrant story of belonging, family, and the meaning of home. This book is a treasure." - Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin' In this bilingual, inventive, and heartfelt debut, graphic novel talent Christine Suggs explores a trip they took to Mexico to visit family, embracing and rebelling against their heritage and finding a sense of belonging. Perfect for fans of Mexikid and Brownstone . Sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. At first, Christine struggles to connect with family they don't yet share a language with. Seeing the places their mom grew up--the school she went to, the café where she had her first date with their father--Christine becomes more and more aware of the generational differences in their family. Soon Christine settles into life in Mexico, eating pan dulce, drawing what they see, and growing more comfortable with Spanish. But when Mom joins their trip, Christine's two worlds collide. They feel homesick for Texas, struggle against traditions, and miss being able to speak to their mom without translating. Eventually, through exploring the impacts of colonialism in both Mexico and themselves, they find their place in their family and start to feel comfortable with their mixed identity.
LC Classification Number
CT275.S8987A3 2023
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