I don't really love reading graphic novels, but this one was recommended by many people that I admire as readers and so I decided to read it. The author is also the illustrator and there is a LOT in the illustrations. It also received a number of awards this year:
- Newberry Honor Book
- Pure Belpre author award
- Pura Belpre illustrator award
- Odyssey honor audiobook
- NPR best books of the year
- New York Times best books of the year
- The Guardian five best young adult books of the year
- Boston Globe best books of the year
- Booklist best books of the year
- Kirkus best books of the year
- Publisher Weekly best books of 2023
Goodreads says:
A poignant, hilarious, and 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.
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.
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