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¡Ay, Mija! : my bilingual summer in Mexico / Christine Suggs.
Sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and t̕a. At first, Christine struggles to connect with family they don't yet share a language with. Seeing the places their mom grew up--the school she went to, the café where she had her first date with their father--Christine 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, Christine's 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316591966
- ISBN: 0316591963
- ISBN: 9780316591928
- ISBN: 0316591920
- Physical Description: 315 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 12 & up. |
| Language Note: | In English with Spanish phrases in context. |
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| Genre: | Young adult literature. Autobiographical comics. Nonfiction comics. Comics (Graphic works) Graphic novels. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Valley High School Library | SL GN SUG (Text) | 33892006126826 | NON-FICTION | Available | - | ||
| OTLD Heppner Branch | YGN 920 SUG (Text) | 37818000429268 | YA Graphic Novel | Available | - |
