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
Special Populations: Migrant Farmworkers
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
Audiobook: Yes
Age Level: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Book Series: Graphic Novels and Comics , Coming of Age: Big Changes, Award-Winning Books: 2024, Bilingual Books for Middle Grades: Spanish, Personal Stories for Middle Grades: Hispanic Heritage, Graphic Novels: Hispanic Heritage, Journeys in YA: Hispanic Heritage, Going "Home": Stories for Middle Grades and Young Adults, Migrant Farmworkers: Books for Middle Grades and Young Adults
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