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In this bilingual, inventive, and heartfelt debut, graphic novel talent Christine Suggs explores a trip they took to Mexico to visit family, embracing and rebelling against their heritage and finding a sense of belonging. Perfect for fans of Mexikid and Brownstone.
Sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. 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.
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Hello everyone! We are so happy and excited to announce the tour for ¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel): My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs. https://t.co/tfV2HRGJ38
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Today is my stop for ¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel): My Bilingual Summer in Mexico written by the very talented Christine Suggs. A big shout to @TBRBeyondTours and the publishers for allowing me to read this book it was wonderful https://t.co/gWOzpcaUVK
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On this week’s episode we get tackle a very personal story in: ¡Ay Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs We see Christine trying to find their place amongst their family as a teenager and all the angst that entails. https://t.co/nZXK2hP7Xb
"A charming tale of belonging and familial connection beyond language barriers. Beautifully drawn and relatable depictions of bilingual struggles, I wish I read this as a kid. A must-read story!"
--Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces