A review by teeclecticreads
Call Me Iggy by Jorge Aguirre

challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad fast-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

5.0

I first have to say that I love the graphic design style used in this. The story is also pretty interesting and while it's full of humour, it tackles important issues as well. Abuelito's ghost is helping Iggy to learn Spanish to impress a white girl he likes named Kristi, as his father seems to prefer French and never taught his sons how to. It goes hilariously wrong though and Marisol agrees to help in exchange for him cleaning with her. As an undocumented immigrant, she lives in fear of deportation like her brother was, especially since Trump is elected president. Very touching.
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