Merci Suárez Changes Gears
Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina, published by National Geographic Books on April 7, 2020, is a 368-page work in English that explores the life of a young Latina navigating the challenges of sixth grade. The story follows Merci as she grapples with her identity as a scholarship student at a private school in Florida, where she feels different from her peers. As she faces jealousy from classmates and concerns about her grandfather’s health, Merci’s journey highlights the complexities of family dynamics and friendship.
Readers will find a realistic portrayal of Merci’s experiences, reflecting themes of family, social challenges, and the intricacies of growing up. The narrative delves into the emotional landscape of middle school, capturing the confusion and changes that come with this pivotal time in life. With a focus on multigenerational relationships and the importance of community, this book resonates with those familiar with the struggles of adolescence and the bonds that hold families together.
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Winner of the Newbery Medal
A New York Times Bestseller
“The realistic portrayal of a complex young Latina’s life is one many readers will relate to. . . . Medina cruises into readers’ hearts.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
Merci Suárez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, as strong and thoughtful as Merci is, she has never been completely like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don’t have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci’s school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna’s jealousy. Things aren’t going well at home, either: Merci’s grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately — forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. And Merci is left to her own worries, because no one in her family will tell her what’s going on. Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, this coming-of-age tale by New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school — and the steadfast connection that defines family.
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