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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
this book grew on me. a simple story, but enjoyable. it would be good inspiration for the 12 year olds in your life.
5th/6th grade Book Club book #2 of the year was a hit! So fun to hear how the kids connected to this story in different ways.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i loved Malú's story! moving to a new area is so hard, especially as a kid, and Malú could've done a little more to work with her mom and try to enjoy where they moved, but she got there eventually! and she's 12! i would be upset, too!! i loved how she was never afraid to express herself, how she stayed true to her interests and never let anyone shut her down!
and her sweet friends!! i'm so happy she made the connections she made and never let herself conform to befriending the girl who bullied her.
very punk of her 🤘🏻
and her sweet friends!! i'm so happy she made the connections she made and never let herself conform to befriending the girl who bullied her.
very punk of her 🤘🏻
Another book to add to my library so that my students can see themselves!
Reclamation, music and zines what's not to love here? I really love this story about identity and belonging it's important to me as a POC who grew up in mostly PWIs and as a parent raising a biracial child who has every right to identify differently than me.
My one criticism in the messaging is that Malú never realizes that she is critical of her mom for much the same reasons that her mother is critical of her. Like where is the acceptance and understanding of her mother's "traditional" expression of her culture? Maybe that's too much self-awareness to expect from our 7th grade narrator?
My one criticism in the messaging is that Malú never realizes that she is critical of her mom for much the same reasons that her mother is critical of her. Like where is the acceptance and understanding of her mother's "traditional" expression of her culture? Maybe that's too much self-awareness to expect from our 7th grade narrator?
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a cute coming-of-age, finding-yourself book. Malu (Maria Louisa) is starting 7th grade in Chicago with her “SuperMexican” mom, and away from her Florida life with her punk dad. I learned the term “coconuts,” and I’ve got a list of songs I need to listen to now, as I know nothing about “typical??” punk music nor Mexican punk music. I loved the “alterna fiesta,” the “Co-Co’s,” and that Malu found similarities with herself and Joe’s mom, Mrs. Hidalgo. I’ve got a student in mind for this one... (Please forgive me for not including the accent marks. I don't know how to do that here!)