Mexikid

An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them that National Book Award Finalist Victoria Jamieson calls "one of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it."

Pedro Martin 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 Martín
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 08/01/2023
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 8.28h x 5.62w x 1.07d
ISBN: 9780593462294
Audience: Ages 9-12

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

About the Author
Pedro Martín is a former Hallmark artist of 27 years and the creator of Asteroid Andy. He chronicles his life growing up Mexican American online in a series called Mexikid.