Description
Discover "Ay, Mija!", a captivating bilingual graphic novel that beautifully blends personal journey with cultural exploration. Penned by debut talent Christine Suggs, this heartfelt story follows fifteen-year-old Christine as they embark on a solo trip to Mexico. Excitement and nerves intertwine as they prepare to connect with their family, navigating the challenges of language and heritage. With each page, Christine immerses themselves in the vibrant culture of Mexico, savoring delicious pan dulce, embracing the Spanish language, and capturing their experiences through art.
The narrative deepens when Christine’s mom arrives halfway through the trip, bringing both comfort and new obstacles as they seek to understand their mother’s past—a history tinged with love and sacrifice. As they explore the legacy of colonialism, Christine ultimately discovers their own identity within the tapestry of their family.
Ideal for readers who appreciate graphic novels that combine stunning visuals with rich storytelling, "Ay, Mija!" is a poignant tale of belonging, heritage, and the threads that connect us. Whether you are a fan of illustrated narratives or looking to explore themes of identity and family, this graphic novel is a must-read.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780316591928 | Year: 2023 | Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780316591928
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Description:
Bilingual, inventive, and heartfelt, debut graphic novel talent Christine Suggs explores a trip they took to Mexico to visit family, embracing and rebelling against their heritage and finding a sense of belonging.
Fifteen-year-old Christine is preparing for their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tia that summer. While they're initially nervous about connecting with family that they don't yet share a language with, they quickly settle into life in Mexico--eating pan dulce, growing comfortable with Spanish, and drawing what they see.
Halfway through their stay, their mom joins the trip. At first, they're relieved to be reunited, but soon they struggle to reconcile the mother they know with the mother who has a past outside of themselves. What it must have been like to leave a country for someone you love? Through exploring the impacts of colonialism in both the country and themselves, they ultimately find their place in their family, something they can take back with them to Texas.
The narrative deepens when Christine’s mom arrives halfway through the trip, bringing both comfort and new obstacles as they seek to understand their mother’s past—a history tinged with love and sacrifice. As they explore the legacy of colonialism, Christine ultimately discovers their own identity within the tapestry of their family.
Ideal for readers who appreciate graphic novels that combine stunning visuals with rich storytelling, "Ay, Mija!" is a poignant tale of belonging, heritage, and the threads that connect us. Whether you are a fan of illustrated narratives or looking to explore themes of identity and family, this graphic novel is a must-read.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780316591928 | Year: 2023 | Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780316591928
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Description:
Bilingual, inventive, and heartfelt, debut graphic novel talent Christine Suggs explores a trip they took to Mexico to visit family, embracing and rebelling against their heritage and finding a sense of belonging.
Fifteen-year-old Christine is preparing for their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tia that summer. While they're initially nervous about connecting with family that they don't yet share a language with, they quickly settle into life in Mexico--eating pan dulce, growing comfortable with Spanish, and drawing what they see.
Halfway through their stay, their mom joins the trip. At first, they're relieved to be reunited, but soon they struggle to reconcile the mother they know with the mother who has a past outside of themselves. What it must have been like to leave a country for someone you love? Through exploring the impacts of colonialism in both the country and themselves, they ultimately find their place in their family, something they can take back with them to Texas.