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¡Ay, Mija! [graphic novel] : my bilingual summer in Mexico / Christine Suggs.
"In this memoir, Christine Suggs explores a trip they took to Mexico to visit family, as Christine embraces and rebels against their heritage and finds a sense of belonging."--Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316591928 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 315 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 12 & up. |
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| Genre: | Biographical comics. Nonfiction comics. Autobiographical comics. Graphic novels. Personal narratives. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | YA Suggs | 31681010317758 | YADULT GN | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"In this memoir, Christine Suggs explores a trip they took to Mexico to visit family, as Christine embraces and rebels against their heritage and finds a sense of belonging"-- - Grand Central Pub
"An absolutely heartwarming and vibrant story of belonging, family, and the meaning of home. This book is a treasure." â Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplinâ
In this 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. Perfect for fans of Mexikid and Brownstone.
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Sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tÃa. At first, Christine struggles to connect with family they donât yet share a language with. Seeing the places their mom grew upâthe school she went to, the café where she had her first date with their fatherâChristine becomes more and more aware of the generational differences in their family.
Soon Christine settles into life in Mexico, eating pan dulce, drawing what they see, and growing more comfortable with Spanish. But when Mom joins their trip, Christineâs two worlds collide. They feel homesick for Texas, struggle against traditions, and miss being able to speak to their mom without translating. Eventually, through exploring the impacts of colonialism in both Mexico and themselves, they find their place in their family and start to feel comfortable with their mixed identity.
