Mexikid

Mexikid is a Newbery Honor and Pura Belpré Award-winning graphic memoir by Pedro Martín, perfect for middle-grade readers aged 10-14. It chronicles Pedro's real-life, adventure-filled road trip with his eight siblings and parents to Mexico to retrieve their larger-than-life grandfather, Abuelito. The journey is a blend of laugh-out-loud humor, family chaos, and poignant moments as Pedro grapples with his identity, connects with his Mexican heritage, and learns what it means to find his 'grito' or inner voice. Parents will appreciate the rich cultural representation, the exploration of intergenerational bonds, and the relatable themes of growing up in a big family.

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 • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • 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.