Mexikid (Spanish Edition)
Mexikid (Spanish Edition) by Pedro Martín is a graphic memoir published by Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial on November 21, 2023. This 320-page book presents the story of a Mexican-American boy navigating his identity while embarking on a family road trip to Mexico. The narrative follows Pedro, also known as Peter, as he and his large family travel 2,000 miles in a Winnebago to bring their grandfather, a figure from the Mexican Revolution, to live with them.
Readers will find a humorous and poignant exploration of family dynamics and cultural identity throughout this engaging memoir. The journey is filled with both laughter and challenges, as Pedro grapples with his mixed heritage and the complexities of family life. With themes that touch on biography, humor, and the unique experiences of growing up in a bicultural environment, Mexikid offers insights into the life of a child straddling two worlds while seeking to understand his roots.
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Libro de Honor en los Premios Newbery
Mejor libro para niños / Eisner Award 2024
Entre los mejores libros del 2023, de acuerdo a más de una decena de medios de prensa e instituciones de Estados Unidos. Mexikid es uno de los mejores títulos del año según Booklist, Kirkus, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, NPR.org, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, The New York Times, entre otros
Pedro/Peter Martín es un Mexikid, o un niño que nació en Estados Unidos de padres mexicanos: un niño que no pertenece a ninguno de los dos lugares.
Así que no sabe qué pensar cuando su padre anuncia que toda la familia (¡11 personas!) se apretará dentro del Winnebago para manejar 2,000 millas hasta México con una misión: traer a su misterioso abuelito de la era de la Revolución Mexicana a vivir con ellos.
Esta divertidísima memoria gráfica es la historia de un Mexikid en busca de su grito… en el viaje más importante de su vida.
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Newbery Honor Award Winner
Barnes & Noble Children & YA Book Awards Shortlist
Eisner Award 2024 Best Publication for Kids
Featured on an outstanding thirteen ‘Best Of 2023’ lists from the US! Booklist, Kirkus, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, NPR.org, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, The New York Times –among others– consider Mexikid one of the best books of 2023
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/Peter 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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