Speak Up, Santiago!

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Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem — Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships...and the chance to play in Hllside's summer soccer tournament?! Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love — look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon!

Language: Spanish vocabulary featured

Culture/Community: Colombian / Colombian American

Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History

Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Summer Stories, Bicultural Kids, Coming of Age, Family and Friends, Identity, Journeys

Format: Graphic novel

Audiobook: No

Age Level: Middle Grade

Book Series: Graphic Novels: Hispanic Heritage, Journeys in YA: Hispanic Heritage, Summer Stories for Middles Grades and Young Adults: Hispanic Heritage

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