“Martina futbolista” es un libro perfecto para hablar con niños/as de la igualdad. La protagonista, Martina, demuestra determinación y tenacidad mient“Martina futbolista” es un libro perfecto para hablar con niños/as de la igualdad. La protagonista, Martina, demuestra determinación y tenacidad mientras que reconoce las actitudes problemáticas de sus compañeros. Ella también es ejemplo de una buena actitud deportista. Aprecié la diversidad mostrada en las ilustraciones y la amistad entre Martina y Jorge, que me parece buen recordatorio de la presencia de amigos posibles en cualquier situación, mala o buena. Al fin de cuento Martina le extiende mucha gracia y amabilidad a Alex y me parece una oportunidad perfecta para hablar del perdón. Ya he comprado este libro para la colección de libros en español para mi biblioteca y ahora sé que mi compra fue una buena decisión. Gracias NetGalley y NubeOcho por mi eARC.
EN: “Martina Futbolista” is a perfect book to talk with kids about equality. The protagonist, Martina, shows determination and tenacity as she recognizes her peers’ problematic attitudes. She is also an example of good sportsmanship. I appreciated the diversity depicted in the illustrations as well as the friendship between Martina and Jorge, which is a good reminder that it’s possible to find friends in any situation, good or bad. At the end Martina extends significant grace and friendship to Alex and that seems like a good opportunity to talk with a child about forgiveness. I’ve already purchased this book for my library’s Spanish collection and now I am glad to know that I made a good choice with that purchase! Thanks to NetGalley and NubeOcho for the eARC....more
Wow, this one really hit for me. NEXT TIME WILL BE OUR TURN is a sweeping tale of the life of Magnolia Chen, as told to her granddaughter Izzy. MagnolWow, this one really hit for me. NEXT TIME WILL BE OUR TURN is a sweeping tale of the life of Magnolia Chen, as told to her granddaughter Izzy. Magnolia, a daughter of wealthy Indonesian-Chinese doctors, is sent to university in LA so that she will become a desirable wife. However, Magnolia's time in the US helps realize she wants a life that looks very different than the one her parents expect. She's frustrated with the patriarchy and all its effects, particularly on herself and her sister. She values mental health, which is neglected in her country. And she falls in love.
This was beautiful, and I'm writing this with my glasses off because I did sob at the end, enough I had to take them off! The narration, the characters, the exploration of complex family and culture dynamics, the ability these characters get to live their truths. Wow, it all got to me, and this was such a bittersweetly hopeful read toward the end of a Pride month that feels, itself, bittersweet. I found it reminiscent of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo for the writing style and narrative frame, but I resonated with (and liked!) Magnolia a lot more than I did Evelyn. I also found the descriptions of settings and the interactions with other characters more compelling. This seems like it would be a REALLY good readalike for Seven Husbands fans, though.
It also reminded me of the 2022 reboot of A League of Their Own, in that objectively, I know that some of Magnolia's decisions are less than ideal, even problematic. For example, the age gap between Ellery and Magnolia did raise some concerns for me, and I've seen some other reviews mention taking issue with Magnolia's treatment of her husband -- but I also found that they felt realistic. I'm not sure. Sometimes the way to combat the patriarchal, straight norm - the way to be your real self in a world that will bend over backwards to deny you that - has to be just a little bit of nonnormative behavior. It's not like we got here without Black trans women throwing some bricks, you know? I recognize the issues with the age gap, and do think the story could have been much the same if Ellery had been younger... and also I recognize that neither of them ACTED on it until well into adulthood, and in fact both felt uneasy about even the NOTION of acting on it in the early years. Both of those cleared up a lot of concerns for me. I don't say any of this to excuse anything, but I just think there's more to it than "problematic behavior how DARE she!" Magnolia's story, and therefore her actions, were complex, a bit messy, and emotional - the way life is. I appreciated that.
This is a 4.5 star read for me which I will be rounding up to 5 on 카지노싸이트 and NetGalley. Speaking of, thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group, and author Jesse Q. Sutanto for the eARC in exchange for this honest review....more
THE TEACHER OF NOMAD LAND is a quick read, and an informative view of World War II in a part of the world that isn't usually the focus in books set inTHE TEACHER OF NOMAD LAND is a quick read, and an informative view of World War II in a part of the world that isn't usually the focus in books set in that era. It follows a brother and a sister who have been recently orphaned. When they become separated, younger sister Sana implores that her brother Babak keep his promise to never leave her behind. We follow Babak as he seeks his sister out, and then fights to keep them both alive in the dangerous wilderness outside 1940s Isfahan, Iran.
The book is short, but crammed with beautiful turns of phrase and observations by the characters; little nuggets of truth that resonated with me despite my wildly different social context. The descriptions of Iran in this era were very much a window into an underrepresented facet of World War II - outside the Pacific and European theaters, how did the rest of the world fare? What happened to civilians? How did they get their news? Where did loyalties lie, and what roles did colonial tensions play in the establishment of those loyalties? These questions and others were answered for me in a way that made me wonder why I'd never asked them before.
I do think this might not be as compelling for kids who aren't already interested in WWII - it starts off a little slower than I anticipated, and the writing style is that beautiful slightly-elevated literary tone that might not keep younger readers captivated. So, despite its short length I think it would resonate more with the upper-middle-grade age and even teen readers. I would also recommend this book to young readers interested in language-learning, translation, and how those work in the "real world" rather than a classroom. It's been a good while since I read Bruchac's "Code Talker" but I think they scratch a similar itch - underrepresented stories of WWII with a young protagonist in which language (particularly, a lower-prestige indigenous language) plays a key role in conflict resolution. Overall, this is an emotional and compelling story which showed me a new angle on World War II.
Thank you to NetGalley, Levine Querido, and author Daniel Nayeri for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
EDIT 6/26/25: Given that it's been nearly three weeks since I read and reviewed this book and I'm still thinking of it often, I'm raising this to 4. I still think it may be a hard sell in my community and I did find it somewhat slow, but I'm finding myself returning to it frequently, and I don't typically do that with books I give 3 stars!...more
It's Not the End of the World certainly lives up to its description. Heady, gory, snarky, grotesque, and full of twists, with not a3.5, rounded down.
It's Not the End of the World certainly lives up to its description. Heady, gory, snarky, grotesque, and full of twists, with not a single character to unambiguously root for. I think the worldbuilding is where this one shines, though I also foresee some readers feeling it a bit heavy-handed. For me it worked because we were following such hate-able protagonists. It felt snarkily satirical from the start. I don't think I was expecting quite so much gore, but that is on me since upon a second read the summary mentions "brutal gore" -- just be forewarned! My stomach turned a few times!
Thanks to Netgalley, Bloomsbury, and the author for the eARC in exchange for an honest review....more
All-Nighter follows Autumn and Tara, sworn enemies who couldn't be more different, on one night in their senior year of high school where they realizeAll-Nighter follows Autumn and Tara, sworn enemies who couldn't be more different, on one night in their senior year of high school where they realize they are each other's last hopes to get something they really need. As they spend real amounts of time together for the first time, they realize that maybe their hatred was unfounded, and over the course of the night, something more blooms.
Okay, so... I think All-Nighter will be good for a lot of readers, but I was NOT one of them. I was skeptical from the starting scene, which certainly establishes character well but also... would simply never happen. (Autumn, who has not even graduated from high school, is left alone as the sole closer of the town's public library on a Saturday evening, and that's just the start.) Throughout the whole book I could not get past that... not to mention, the whole reason Tara and Autumn spend this night together in the first place is so that Autumn can get with a college-age patron at the library where Autumn works (?!?!?!) who thinks she's also a college student. That, the latte, the post-latte abandonment of the desk to hide in a supply closet, etc etc, continuously drew me out of the story and made it very difficult to sit down and commit to more than 5 or so pages at a time.
Once the night took off, it got a little easier, but there were still moments where I had to pause and be like... ohhhhhhkayy! Many descriptions were trying too hard, there were a lot of pop culture references that make me worry how this one will read in a few years, and Autumn showed a perception of libraries that made me wonder how she got her job in the first place, because it is so radically different from any library I have ever entered. And I work in one, so I've entered A LOT. I did find the back half of the book better than the front, and it dealt with some more weighty concerns, so didn't feel quite as frivolous and unbelievable.
I did really like the concept of the whole book taking place over one night... not sure whether I feel that was cheapened by the epilogue being set a month later or not, but ultimately I thought it was a cool way to go about telling this story. And I sure hope these ladies talked about their problems in the month between last chapter and epilogue because boyyyy howdy. I was rooting for them despite not liking them. LOL.
Ultimately, I think this will be a good read for booktok teens and adjacent, and I can see anyone liking it who doesn't get as annoyed as I do at library misconceptions and intentionally witty prose that is also (unintentionally?) just not that witty. And anyone who likes an enemies-to-lovers, especially a wlw one.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!...more
In Case You Read This follows Gabe and Arden, two trans boys who meet at a hotel in Nebraska while road-tripping in opposite directions when their famIn Case You Read This follows Gabe and Arden, two trans boys who meet at a hotel in Nebraska while road-tripping in opposite directions when their families move across the country. They form a bond over their identities and their shared favorite band, Damaged Pixie Dream Boi (awesome band name, by the way), but don't share contact information. However, both feel understood by the other, and they wish they hadn't left how they did. Beautiful, human chaos ensues as they try to track each other down -- all amidst carving out spaces for themselves in their new homes, and grappling with how it feels to be trans in a place that, for each boy, is radically different than his home.
This was lovely - reminiscent of Alice Oseman's I Was Born For This or Radio Silence in its portrayals of fan community and various family structures, as well as its queer ensemble cast. DPDB being a throughline was also really nice, and I loved getting a sense for their sound, vibes, and fandom through the interstitials and the characters' descriptions. As well, I appreciated that this book dove into deeper topics--such as family drama and expectations, small town life as a queer person / the perception of trans people in rural areas, and the different ways labels and identities can function for each individual. I did feel that the side characters could be a bit one-dimensional and at times blended together a bit, but that's honestly a given with such a large cast. I wish Gabe and Arden's voices and narration had been just the slightest bit more distinguishable, because given that they both know LA and their friend groups end up meshing, I sometimes got confused.
All said, this was a lovely light-hearted summer read with a lovable set of characters and a compelling premise. Well executed, and I will be recommending. 4 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Children's, and Edward Underhill for the eARC in exchange for an honest review....more
Spelling It Out follows spelling bee competitor Ben's experience staying with his grandmother during the summer before seventh grade. After placing twSpelling It Out follows spelling bee competitor Ben's experience staying with his grandmother during the summer before seventh grade. After placing twelfth in the 1985 Southern California regional spelling bee, Ben convinces his parents to let him spend the summer with his Nan in San Francisco studying for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. However, when he arrives, he sees that not everything is what it seemed: Nan is acting strange, and his coach is a bit of a jerk. He befriends a fellow Scripps hopeful, Asha, and has a whirlwind of a summer learning about prefixes, suffixes, and the South Asian American experience; reckoning with concepts of masculinity and memory; and working out what is going on with Nan.
This was lovely. Spelling It Out wrestles with lots of important, relevant topics: memory (collective memory, rote memory, the loss of memory); racism, sexism, and their interlacings; the fallible bully vs the strong "web" of one's inner circle; the inevitable grasp toward freedom made by many a rising seventh grader; the sickness and imminent death of a family member. On top of feeling very grounded in its 1985 San Francisco setting, the novel's prose shifts effortlessly to frame the story as appropriate. We variously hear the voice of 12-year-old Ben narrating events as they happen, and an older, adult Ben looking back, telling his story. As a framing device, I loved this, and felt that it really helped drive home the theme of memory, aging, and family. It reminded me a lot of an oral history project, actually. I can picture this book being an edited version of a transcript from a grandchild's college oral history project; at times you can hear the fondness creeping through from Adult Ben as he describes what must have been a truly transformative summer.
Ben grapples throughout with so many themes, but the one that sticks out most to me now is his process of discovering his definition of masculinity, and the responsibility that "comes with" being a man. It was delivered in a way that made a lot of sense to me - there's this recurring comparison of three stereotypes of men in three films released in 1985-6ish that I (a 2003 baby) know at least peripherally - but I wonder how that will resonate with today's 12-year-olds. Are the kids still watching Back To The Future? They'd better be. Parts of Ben's musings also came about after having heard about Asha's experiences as the only South Asian student she knows in the area, and those she gained as a girl growing up on that intersection of being othered for her race and her gender.
The only minor gripe I had was that the ending seemed to sneak up on me, and I wanted a little bit more developed closure for Ben, Asha, and the family. And, I know what happened to Nan, but I think it's an interesting choice not to really delve into it. I don't think it would have been the hardest sell of the themes in this one.
Overall, beautifully done, and I'm excited to have read it now, since I'll just have returned from my first trip to San Francisco when this one releases. :)
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review....more
I was very drawn in by the concept of Vesuvius - two queer boys on the streets of Pompeii days before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that would destroy I was very drawn in by the concept of Vesuvius - two queer boys on the streets of Pompeii days before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that would destroy their city? Wow. Sign me up! It promised a lot, and certainly delivered in some ways. I enjoyed the exploration of various versions of daily life across Roman class ranks, and found following Loren and Felix around more engaging than I thought I would. That said, I didn't connect with either lead character. Despite receiving the ARC a few months ago, it took me a long while to feel invested enough into the story or characters to finish it up. I echo other reviewers' sentiments that the ending came too abruptly and too late, though I do think the lead-up was interesting. Overall, I enjoyed the read, but didn't connect with the characters enough to love it.
Thanks to NetGalley, Peachtree Teen, and Cass Biehn for the eARC in exchange for this honest review....more
In Foreign Fruit, author Katie Goh covers the history of the orange fruit. It's intertwined with recollections & musings from her own experiences as aIn Foreign Fruit, author Katie Goh covers the history of the orange fruit. It's intertwined with recollections & musings from her own experiences as a Malaysian-Chinese-Irish writer during the COVID pandemic, and other parts of her identity connected with her Asian heritage.
This one was good - I enjoyed it and thought a lot of the connections were really expertly drawn. I found several anecdotes really interesting, some new to me: I had no idea, for example, about the process of grafting & how it's given rise to all these varied citrus fruits from just three original "parent" fruits! The author talks candidly and vulnerably of her own cultural heritage and I really appreciated seeing that developed throughout.
I did struggle, quite a bit, to sit down and start it every time I tried. I think it probably took me a whole month and a half, start to finish, despite it only being about a 200 page book. I think I had some issues with the pacing, maybe? Like, it was all so connected that I sometimes struggled to take a breath and digest everything. I also found some of the historical information quite unengaging, so I would sometimes sit and read 5 or 6 pages before putting it down and getting distracted by other things. All of this is strange, given this style of informational/personal prose is typically exactly what works for me?
Overall, I liked this book, but it didn't quite hit enough for me. I'll be recommending to people interested in Asian diaspora stories, food history, journalists, and/or folks who express interest in postcolonial personal narratives.
3.25 rounded down. Thanks to the author Katie Goh, the publisher Tin House Books, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review....more
Espada: The Will of the Blade is a translation from Spanish (Castilian) of a gorgeous graphic novel, following a young princess, heir to the throne. SEspada: The Will of the Blade is a translation from Spanish (Castilian) of a gorgeous graphic novel, following a young princess, heir to the throne. She is the only one of the queen's descendants who is able to use magic -- but, instead of bending to the will of her family when sent on a quest, she rebels against her society's norms.
I'm.... mixed on this one. I really liked the art. The colors lent themselves really well to the fantastical setting, and I think the drawings helped really immerse you in the world -- which I appreciated, because otherwise I honestly didn't find too much about this one to draw me in. The relationship between the princess and the healer was the other part I wanted to hear more on. Their ending was sweet but I wished for more closure.
As far as the story goes, I found it intriguing, but at times quite flat. I honestly think I'll be seeking out the original Spanish because the tone of this translation didn't really help pull me in... I'm curious whether that was an effect of the translation process. I find often translation can smooth out the more compelling "vibes" of the story if not done extremely well, so I'd love to read the original and see if the same tone is present there too. It wouldn't surprise me: I would be 100% unsurprised to find out the tone is intentionally literary and aloof. It came off almost archaic to me. I think it works with the setting, but it's not for me.
I'd recommend to fantasy fans, folks looking for a subtle WLW story in an unfamiliar but fun setting, and fans of beautiful, fresh art who can let that carry them through a less compelling story.
2.5 rounded down. Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review....more
I was super excited to see this one -- Albertalli's other works and particularly Simon vs the Homosapiens Agenda helped me come to peace with my o4.0
I was super excited to see this one -- Albertalli's other works and particularly Simon vs the Homosapiens Agenda helped me come to peace with my own identity as a high schooler. I'm also a huge fan of books that explore internet fame, parasocial relationships, etc. So... Albertalli + wlw + exploration of YouTube fame? I was 100% in from the start.
I do think the first ~60% of the book dragged a tad and was quite predictable. I also think that's kind of the point. Amelia is the ONLY one in her life who doesn't get what's happening around her and her friends are like, "yes we get it," and honestly? I've been there. It's so real. I think the slow start worked out pretty well, but teens might be less inclined to push through it than some of Albertalli's other books. I certainly wasn't as drawn in as I have been in the past.
Once the action began to pick up, though, I flew through this one. Particularly enjoyed Walter's character (& the way Albertalli uses him to comment on parasocial relationships, queerbaiting & whatever that has been twisted to mean, and chronically-online shipping discourse. I'm reading it as a commentary on her own experience coming out. Huge power move on her part and so incredibly necessary). Also a big fan of the way Albertalli's characters FEEL so high-school. Like, at times over the top, at times a bit exaggerated? Yes. But also -- I saw a lot of what was bouncing around in my own tumblr high school brain reflected here. I also loveeeed Zora's verb tense thing. Such a fun character quirk. Big fan.
Overall, recommended, especially for preexisting Albertalli fans. Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the eARC in exchange for an honest review....more
Esta biografía ilustrada cuenta la historia de Luisa Capetillo, una activista puertorriqueña que luchó para los derechos de trabajadores y mujeres, enEsta biografía ilustrada cuenta la historia de Luisa Capetillo, una activista puertorriqueña que luchó para los derechos de trabajadores y mujeres, entre otras cosas. Comienza describiendo su educación y los primeros años de su vida, para luego destacar su valentía al llevar pantalones en una época y una sociedad donde esto no estaba permitido. El arte es hermoso y me afectó profundamente un par de páginas que muestra la misma escena dos veces: en la primera, Luisa se presenta como niña, y en la segunda como una mujer joven. Representa su desarrollo personal, pero también la consistencia de sus creencias y acciones en toda su vida.
Me pareció que la información biográfica general -- su historia familiar y los papeles de sus padres en si vida, las descripciones de su escuela -- pueden ayudar a los lectores jóvenes a entender a Luisa como una persona, además de una figura histórica. Como ellos, era una niña. Aprendió de su familia, no le gustaba la escuela, y a veces sentía que el mundo era injusto. También creo que esta representación puede ayduar a los lectores a relacionarse con ella, y entender que ellos también pueden ser admirable y valiente como Luisa. Dicho esto, porque su historia me pareció tan admirable, busqué un poco de información sobre la vida de Luisa Capetillo y tengo preguntas sobre algunas elecciones narrativas. Isern presenta Luisa como niña y joven, pero cuando tuvieron lugar estos eventos en realidad, ella tenía casi 40 años. También, leí que Capetillo fue arrestada dos veces, primero en Puerto Rico y después en Cuba. El juez que retiró los cargos era puertorriqueño. El juez cubano no estaba tan dispuesto. No entiendo por qué se combinaron estos dos eventos.
Además de esos problemas, en fin este libro me resultó inspirador, y espero leer más sobre Capetillo. 3.5 estrellas.
Recibí este libro de NetGalley y NubeOcho a cambio de una reseña honesta....more
(english) This charming bilingual picture book follows a young girl and her older sister on a hot, then rainy day out. Kids will discover the value of (english) This charming bilingual picture book follows a young girl and her older sister on a hot, then rainy day out. Kids will discover the value of flexibility and resilience as they read about the sisters' plans -- and what ends up happening instead. The characters are not named, which I appreciated as a narrative choice: reading it, I was able to imagine myself as the older girl, zipping my own little sister around town in the way we used to as kids. So cute!
With vibrant illustrations and short, catchy parallel text in Spanish & English (& the Spanish text is centered!), it's a good choice for a Family or Weather storytime. I'm excited to share this with the families who attend my Spanish/English storytime.
5 stars. I received this book from NetGalley and NorthSouth Books in exchange for an honest review.
(español) Este encantador libro ilustrado bilingüe sigue una niña y su hermana mayor durante un día caluroso y eventualmente lluvioso. Los niños pueden descubrir el valor de la flexibilidad y la resiliencia al leer sobre los planes de las dos hermanas -- y lo que sucede en cambio. No se presenta nombres para las hermanas, una elección narrativa que me gustó mucho. Mientras lo leía, me imaginaba a mí mismo siendo la hermana mayor, paseando por la ciudad con mi hermanita como hicimos de niñas. ¡Que lindo!
Con las ilustraciones vibrantes y el texto paralelo corto en español e inglés (¡se centra el texto en español!), es un buen libro para un hora de cuentos sobre la familia o el clima. Estoy entusiasmada de compartirlo con las familias en mi tiempo de cuentos en inglés y español.
5 estrellas. Recibí este libro de NetGalley y Ediciones NorteSur a cambio de una reseña honesta....more
The Unmapping follows Esme and Arjun, coworkers in NYC's emergency management department, who find themselves in the midst of social ch3.5, rounded up
The Unmapping follows Esme and Arjun, coworkers in NYC's emergency management department, who find themselves in the midst of social chaos after New York's buildings begin to rearrange nightly. On top of their work responsibilities -- greatly augmented by the number of missing/lost people and the disasters caused by the buildings' movements, as well as growing social unrest -- Esme's searching for her missing fiance, and Arjun's searching for a place he can feel useful and wanted. The novel also follows an entire cast of supporting characters whose stories are at once connected and completely disparate from Esme and Arjun: the mayor, a stranded young boy, a news reporter, and so many more. It follows Esme & Arjun & this supporting cast and also, simultaneously, somehow, the story of all of New York City.
This book seemed like it would be perfect for me --and I did enjoy reading it, and I can't figure out WHY it didn't quite blow me away. The writing was a great blend of conversational and literary: very accessible. The concept of the Unmapping itself: surreal, funky, and somehow just believable enough. It's a story about climate change, and cults, and the structural misuse of power, and the power of the citizen, and work-life balance, and individual stories in a mass panic. All things I'm super into.
That said, it wasn't quiiiiite it for me. I don't know why: maybe I wished for a little more quirk, or maybe I was too annoyed with the frustrating, but understandable decisions the characters (particularly Esme and Arjun, but all of them) kept making. Ultimately I think I went into it thinking it would be So For Me and it was, but the expectations were maybe a little high on my end.
Regardless, I will absolutely be recommending this book. At the end of the day it wasn't perfect for me, but it was beautiful, interesting, and really relevant -- and I enjoyed it! (I will be seeking out more of Robbins' work because I think she's probably got other stories that will resonate with me more.)
Thanks to Bindery Press & NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review....more
I'd describe Yellow Singing Sail as a sweet, quick read with beautiful art and interesting insights into what childhood was like for the author liv3.o
I'd describe Yellow Singing Sail as a sweet, quick read with beautiful art and interesting insights into what childhood was like for the author living and attending elementary/middle school in 1990s China. I really resonated with the art style: the orange and green palette made this stand out from other graphic novels where the color can feel overwhelming, and the softness of the illustrations gave the story a sweet, nostalgic tint, like a memory. I think that this helped the illustrations reflect the reflective and gentle tone of the memoir.
I will say that I felt this memoir was quite surface-level, and I often found myself wishing for much more. I wanted to know more about the friend Yinfan makes and bikes with. The scene set at the military camp was so striking, and I wished we'd lingered there longer. Even some of the descriptions of and interactions with Yinfan's family members, particularly the aunt with whom her family lives for some time after moving to Guangzhou, felt a little too rushed for me. I did really appreciate the exploration of the various dialects spoken in the various communities Yinfan is part of, and particularly the transformation Cantonese makes: beginning as a language associated with crass humor because the numbers 9 and 10 sound like the Mandarin for dog poop, it transitions to represent the "cool kids" when Yinfan starts at a middle school where more students speak Cantonese at home. Again, though, I wished to delve more into this topic through Yinfan's eyes.
All said, I would probably best recommend this to an older elementary student or a younger middle schooler who's interested in learning about other cultures in a slice-of-life, memory-based way.
Thanks, NetGalley and Kids Can Press, for the eARC....more
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