¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel)

Name: ¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel)
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316591928
Price: 34.99 NZD
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My Bilingual Summer in Mexico

By Christine Suggs

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¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel) by Christine Suggs is a vibrant and heartfelt story that follows a young girl as she navigates the complexities of cultural identity and family heritage. The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring her relationships and connections to her roots while confronting the challenges of growing up. This graphic novel beautifully intertwines themes of identity, family, and belonging, offering a relatable and engaging narrative for children.
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¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel)

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this engaging graphic novel if you appreciate stories with vibrant illustrations and heartfelt narratives. It explores themes of cultural identity and family connections, offering a relatable journey for young readers. This book may particularly appeal to those interested in stories about self-discovery and the complexities of growing up within diverse cultural settings.

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.

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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 mum 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.

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¡Ay, Mija! by Christine Suggs is praised for its poignant exploration of self-discovery, cultural identity, and mixed heritage, resonating with teens who feel insecure about their identities. It captures the complexities of growing up in a multicultural family through a limited colour palette reminiscent of Mexican pottery, offering warmth and introspection. Reviewers highlight its depiction of familial connections and personal growth, describing it as a heartwarming, relatable, and artistically rich graphic novel.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316591928

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 336

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christine Suggs Graphic Novels Young Adult

About the Author

Christine Suggs is an illustrator, designer, and comic artist. Their work explores the intersection of their identities, namely being a queer, fat, Latinx feminist who loves all things cute. They're also way too into Pokemon and cats. They're currently living in Dallas, TX with their super rad husband and insanely adorable pets.