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Mexikid

By Pedro Martín

Illustrator: Pedro Martín

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico

“One of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it.”—Victoria Jamieson, creator of the National Book Award finalist When Stars Are Scattered

WINNER OF THE PURA BELPRÉ AUTHOR AWARD AND ILLUSTRATOR AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library

Pedro Martín has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito—his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn’t mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough! Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache. Along the way, Pedro finally connects with his abuelito and learns what it means to grow up and find his grito.

Educator Resources

State Awards

Recommended reading lists from your state's teacher or librarian associations!
  • Texas
    • Topaz Nonfiction Reading List
    • Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List
  • Georgia
    • Georgia Children's Book Award
  • Missouri
    • Denny O'Neil Graphic Novel List
  • Washington D.C.
    • Capitol Choices
  • Maine
    • Maine Student Book Award
  • Michigan
    • YouPer Award
    • MISelf in Books
  • Tennessee
    • Volunteer State Book Award
  • Utah
    • Beehive Book Award
  • Vermont
    • Golden Dome Book Award
  • Colorado
    • Colorado Children's Book Award
  • Alabama
    • Massachusetts Children's Book Award
  • Pennsylvania
    • Keystone to Reading Book Award
  • Rhode Island
    • Rhode Island Latino Book Award

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