Balcarcel Rebecca - The Other Half Of Happy - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Handpicked by Amazon kids books editor Seira Wilson for Prime Book Box a children's subscription that inspires a love of reading. This immersive award - winning novel following the story of Quijana a girl in pieces is now available in paperback. One - half Guatemalan one - half American: When Quijana's Guatemalan cousins move to town her dad seems ashamed that she doesn't know more about her family's heritage. One - half crush one - half buddy: When Quijana meets Zuri and Jayden she knows she's found true friends. But she can't help the growing feelings she has for Jayden. One - half kid one - half grown - up: Quijana spends her nights Skyping with her ailing grandma and trying to figure out what's going on with her increasingly hard - to - reach brother. Quijana must figure out which parts of herself are most important and which pieces come together to make her whole. This is a heartfelt poetic portrayal of a girl growing up fitting in and learning what it means to belong. Lyrical middle grade debut from author Rebecca Balc rcel A diverse and family - centered story that resonates with anyone who remembers or is going through growing pains Inclusively embraces real life experiences with biracial autistic and gay characters 2020 Pura Belpr Honor Book A Junior Library Guild Selection ALSC Notable Children's Book 2020 Jean Flynn Award for Best Middle Grade Book 2020 Spirit of Texas Reading Program Recommended Title Perfect for: Tweens and teens Bilingual and bicultural readers Parents Educators
Title: The Other Half Of Happy
Author(s): Balcarcel Rebecca
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Barcode: 9781797213910
Pages: 352 Pages
Publication Date: 9/14/2021
Category: Romance & Relationships Stories (Children's / Teenage)