• Mexikid

Mexikid

Author
Illustrator
Pedro Martín
Publication Date
August 01, 2023
Genre / Grade Band
- /  6th − 7th
Mexikid

Description

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.

Publication date
August 01, 2023
Classification
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Page Count
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ISBN-13
9780593462294
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Dial Books
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF028000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Humor | General
JNF007000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | General
JNF038070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | Mexico
JNF062010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Biography
Library of Congress categories
Identity (Psychology)
Graphic novels
Mexican Americans
Autobiographical comics
Martin, Pedro
Pedro Martín
Pedro Martín is a former Hallmark artist and the creator of Asteroid Andy. He chronicles his life growing up Mexican American online in a comic series, and in his debut graphic memoir, both called Mexikid.
John Newbery Medal
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Honor Title 2024
Notable Children's Books
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Middle Readers 2024
Pura Belpré Children's Author Award
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Winner 2024
Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award
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Winner 2024