Mexikid: (Newbery Honor Award Winner) by Mart?n, Pedro

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER - An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico

"One of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it."--Victoria Jamieson, creator of the National Book Award finalist When Stars Are Scattered

WINNER OF THE PURA BELPRÉ AUTHOR AWARD AND ILLUSTRATOR AWARD - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library

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.

Author: Pedro Mart?n
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 08/01/2023
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593462294
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 522394 / Mexikid

Award: Newbery Medal - Honor Book
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Winner
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/01/2023 pg. 85
Booklist 07/01/2023 pg. 52
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2023 pg. 99
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2024 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

About the Author
Pedro Martín is the Newbery Honor Award, Pura Belpre Author and Illustrator award-winning creator of the graphic memoir Mexikid, based off his online comic series of the same name. Mexikid has landed on many end of the year best-of lists, including The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist. Pedro is a former Hallmark artist who lives with his wife in Kansas City.