An absolutely heartwarming and vibrant story of belonging, family, and the meaning of home. This book is a treasure. - Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'

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.

Una niña de 13 años en Ciudad Juárez, México recibe la visita de una versión futura de ella misma de 30 años en esta novela poderosa para adultos jóvenes en verso sobre cómo manejar la depresión.

A 13-year-old girl growing up in Mexico is visited by her 30-year-old future self in this powerful YA novel in verse about handling depression.

De la nada, una señora se acerca a Anamaría y le dice que es ella del futuro. Pero Anamaría tiene trece años y sabe que no debe hablar con alguien que ella no conoce. Las niñas deben tener cuidado, especialmente en Ciudad Juárez, México -- son las 90's y el miedo se apodera de su querida ciudad a medida que los casos de niñas y mujeres secuestradas se vuelven comunes y horribles. Esta futura dama de treinta años no parece ser peligrosa, pero no deja de molestar a Anamaría, alternando entre los tontos consejos de Hallmark sobre ser amable contigo mismo y alguna charla misteriosa sobre salvar a una chica.

Anamaría definitivamente no necesita que la salven, está bien. Ella trabajo duro en su escuela secundaria estricta y obsesionada con las calificaciones--trabaja tan duro que casi no duerme; tan duro que el estrés la hace criticar no solo a las chicas malas sino también a sus (pocas) amigas; tan duro que cuando finalmente duerme, sus sueños son sobre morir--pero ella solo quiere hacer lo mejor que pueda para poder crecer y tener éxito. Tal ves Treinta tiene razón, tal vez no debería estar tan agotada con su vida. Pero, cómo puede pedir ayuda cuando su ciudad está de luto por la tragedia de las niñas secuestradas?

Esta novela en verso que invita la reflexión llevara a lectores adultos y jóvenes a un discurso vital sobre temas importantes--cómo lidiar con la depresión y cómo reconocerla en uno mismo y en los demás--a través de la voz accesible de una niña de trece años.

Out of nowhere, a lady comes up to Anamaria and says she's her, from the future. But Anamaria's thirteen, she knows better than to talk to a stranger. Girls need to be careful, especially in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico--it's the 90's and fear is overtaking her beloved city as cases of kidnapped girls and women become alarmingly common. This thirty-year-old future lady doesn't seem to be dangerous but she won't stop bothering her, switching between cheesy Hallmark advice about being kind to yourself, and some mysterious talk about saving a girl.

Anamaria definitely doesn't need any saving, she's doing just fine. She works hard at her strict, grade-obsessed middle school--so hard that she hardly gets any sleep; so hard that the stress makes her snap not just at mean girls but even her own (few) friends; so hard that when she does sleep she dreams about dying--but she just wants to do the best she can so she can grow up to be successful. Maybe Thirty's right, maybe she's not supposed to be so exhausted with her life, but how can she ask for help when her city is mourning the much bigger tragedy of its stolen girls?

This thought-provoking, moving verse novel will lead adult and young adult readers alike to vital discussions on important topics--like dealing with depression and how to recognize this in yourself and others--through the accessible voice of a thirteen-year-old girl.

A fast-paced YA novel about four Mexican American teenagers from Houston, a '59 Chevy Impala, and a murder that changes their lives forever.

Flaco isn't the kind of kid who gets in trouble. He doesn't want to give his mom or his aunt Ana Flor any grief--they've had enough since his cousin Carlos died serving in Afghanistan. But he finds a whole lot more trouble than he bargained for when he and his friends Tiny, Magaña, and Susi ride the bus from their Houston neighborhood to Diamond Park to buy a used car. And not just any car--a 1959 Impala convertible, a dream car. The transaction gets complicated fast, and Susi ends up with a knife in her hands, covered in blood. When Tiny has to disappear to avoid ICE, Flaco and Magaña head south in the Impala to set things right. In a wildly impetuous move, the two boys cross into Mexico hunting for a trafficker named Anaconda, the man they believe is the real killer, to clear Susi's name. In a breathtaking, seat-of-your-pants adventure they manage to kidnap him but in the process they discover how little they ever actually understood about what really happened in Diamond Park.

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Este libro permite hacer un repaso de la producción artesanal de las distintas regiones del país, y contribuye a mirar este oficio como algo vigente y valioso para conocer la historia y geografía nacionales.

Once relatos inspirados en la riqueza artesanal de México. Cada uno imagina un origen mítico de varias artesanías emblemáticas del país. Los árboles de la vida, los sombreros, las sirenas de barro, la talavera poblana, entre otros, dan la pauta para que estas narraciones humorísticas lleven al lector a mirar con otros ojos las artesanías mexicanas.

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This book allows for a review of the artisanal production from different regions of the country, and helps to view this craft as something current and valuable for understanding the national history and geography.

Eleven stories inspired by the artisanal richness of Mexico. Each one imagines a mythical origin of various emblematic crafts of the country. The trees of life, hats, clay mermaids, Talavera pottery from Puebla, among others, set the stage for these humorous narratives to lead the reader to see Mexican crafts with new eyes.

In a small village in Mexico lived a young man of humble beginnings, the third of four brothers. They all worked daily in the fields from dawn to dusk, but there was never enough money. The young man decided to go to America, the land of opportunity. There, he worked hard, and eventually was able to open his own restaurant. Business boomed! He became very wealthy and successful. But as the years went by, he felt something important was missing from his life. Love and family. He realized life without love has no real success. So he decided to return home to Mexico to visit his cherished brothers, looking forward to basking in their unconditional love. But his reception was not what he expected, and things didn't turn out exactly as he'd planned...

With a dazzling and thoughtful voice, this critically acclaimed novel deals directly with the challenges and dangers of immigration, exploring the ties that bind us together in an age when issues threaten to divide us.

One night Sophie and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro, a six-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration. Crossing the border into Arizona with a group of Mexicans and a coyote, or guide, Pedro and his parents faced such harsh conditions that the boy is the only survivor. Pedro comes to live with Sophie, her parents, and Sophie's Aunt Dika, a refugee of the war in Bosnia.

Sophie loves Pedro--her Principito, or Little Prince. But after a year, Pedro's surviving family in Mexico makes contact, and Sophie, Dika, Dika's new boyfriend, and his son must travel with Pedro to his hometown so that he can make a heartwrenching decision.

An IRA Award Winner
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A School Library Journal Best Book
An Oprah's Kids' Reading List Selection
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A Richie's Pick

★ A captivating read.--School Library Journal, Starred Review

★ The vivid characters, the fine imagery, and the satisfying story arc make this a rewarding novel. -Booklist, Starred Review

★ The prose captivates from the first chapter ... a vibrant, large-hearted story. -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

The Red Book or How To Play Indian is a 1904 work by Ernest Thompson Seton. It offers instructions and information on how children can 'play Indians', with cultural details to help them be more authentic and learn about Native American traditions and practices. Included are instructions on such actives as organizing a tribe, making teepees, and much more. Contents include: To Organize a Band of Indians, Vow of the Head Chief, Vow of Each Brave on Joining, Laws, Teepees, A List of the Exploits of Coups that Entitled the Brave to a Decoration, Athletics, White Honors, Nature Study, Photography, etc. Ernest Thompson Seton (1860 - 1946) was an English-born Canadian author and wildlife artist who founded the Woodcraft Indians in 1902. He was also among the founding members of the Boy Scouts of America, established in 1910. He wrote profusely on this subject, the most notable of his scouting literature including The Birch Bark Roll and the Boy Scout Handbook. Seton was also an early pioneer of animal fiction writing, and he is fondly remembered for his charming book Wild Animals I Have Known (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

This vintage book is a 1899 collection of short animals stories by Ernest Thompson Seton. The four stories concern the adventures of four different animals: Lobo, a wolf; a partridge called Redruff; Raggylug, a Rabbit, and Vixen the fox. These charming and exciting tales will appeal to lovers of animal fiction and would make for perfect bedtime reading. Ernest Thompson Seton (1860 - 1946) was an English author and wildlife artist who founded the Woodcraft Indians in 1902. He was also among the founding members of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), established in 1910. He wrote profusely on this subject, the most notable of his scouting literature including The Birch Bark Roll and the Boy Scout Handbook. Seton was also an early pioneer of animal fiction writing, and he is fondly remembered for his charming book Wild Animals I Have Known (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

It's 900 AD in Chichen Itza, Mexico. Who will win The Sacred Ball Game, a fiercely fought sport played to honor the god Kukulkan?

Will it be Dzek, the prince who was kidnapped and is held hostage? Or will it be a fellow prince and hostage, the muscular, cunning Zacuul?

The outcome is vital for tradition demands that the winner must behead the loser, It's a grim and bloody death, but it is honorable because the loser's spirit rises to the gods to become spokesman and protector of Chichen Itza. The winner is widely acclaimed, laden with gold and jewels and freed to return to his home city.

Though the story is fictitious, it is based loosely on ancient Mayan culture. The protagonist, Dzek, has been a hostage for six years, ever since he was kidnapped at age nine. He has tried to escape many times.

Two other young hostages are Poco, a small crippled lad, Dzek's best friend and admirer; the other is Zacuul, a strong, but lazy and selfish young man who is content to remain in Chichen Itza as long as he can live an easy life of excellent food, a comfortable home, cared for by slaves and free to play the game every day.

The three hostages are free to move about the city; however, each has his own warrior-guard who stays with him day and night. They are as close as shadows. Dzek detests his guard, Otaan, who, in turn, hates him and does what he can to make Dzek's life miserable. As long as these boys are well treated, even as captives, their fathers, rulers of rival cities, will not attack Chichen Itza for if they do, their sons will be killed.

The plucky female character, Chuen, is the spirited daughter of the city's Chief Medicine Priest. She is treated as an outcast because she breaks tradition: she learns medicine from her father, and unlike normal girls who are chaperoned, are subject to men and are trained for traditional female duties, Chuen may be the world's first feminist: not only does she practice medicine, she's a natural athlete. She runs like the wind. She speaks up and acts as equal to a man.

When Dzek is chosen as captain of the Gold Team in the Sacred Ball Game, Chuen offers to help him train.

Reluctant at first to accept help from a mere girl, Dzek finally agrees.

Suddenly Chichen Itza is plagued by locusts which demolish the newly planted corn. A drought follows, threatening to dry up the new seed. To appease the gods, the sweet little orphan slave girl, Tonina, who has been loved and cared for by Chuen and her father, is sacrificed in a ceremonial drowning in the Well of Sacrifice.

Tonina's sacrifice brings rain; training for the Sacred Ball game goes on. Dzek decides to give purpose to his life by winning the game, being freed, then returning with an army to rescue Poco. But vindictive Zacuul has his own plan to win; he viciously injures Dzek's ankle. Chuen minsters to the ankle, tries to raise Dzek's spirits.

As Dzek slowly heals, Chuen learns of a plot to kill him--a jaguar attack on his way home. It is now Chuen who contrives an escape plan, but Dzek, in pain and dispirited, has to be convinced, for Chuen's plan calls for her to steal the drug, balache, known as the Holy Intoxicant from within the dark, sacred depths of the Temple of Kukulkan. This could plunge her to eternal punishment. Chuen plans to slip the balache into the community pot of stew while the team and the guards are celebrating at the end of the game. It will put them into a drugged sleep. It is then, she tells Dzek, that you must escape. Even though he begs her to escape with him, and she loves him, she refuses. Her duty is to remain and use her healing powers here on her people.

However, as Chuen, terrified but bold, steals the balache, fate intervenes; with surprising speed, it changes the lives of both o

First published in 1911, this vintage book contains the official handbook of the Boy Scouts of America. It was produced as a means to instruct the boy scouts and provide advice in practical methods; and also includes inspiring and motivational information. Contents include: Aim Of Scout Movement, What Scouting Means, Scout Virtues, The Boy Scout Organization, Scout Oath, Scout Law, Tenderfoot, Second Class And First Class Scout Requirements, Badges, Awards And Equipment, Knots Every Scout Should Know, etc. Ernest Thompson Seton (1860 - 1946) was an English author and wildlife artist who founded the Woodcraft Indians in 1902. He was also among the founding members of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), established in 1910. He wrote profusely on this subject, the most notable of his scouting literature including The Birch Bark Roll and the Boy Scout Handbook. Seton was also an early pioneer of animal fiction writing, and he is fondly remembered for his charming book Wild Animals I Have Known (1898). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

«Cuando digo que el escritor ha ganado, lo que estoy diciendo férreamente es que nos habita, que dialoga con la literatura actual, que es parte de nosotres y que no tiene miedo de persistir porque siempre supo que toda realidad se expande. -Brenda Navarro

Irónica, desencantada y llena de humor, esta novela relata la vida de Gabriel Guía, un adolescente extraviado y cínico, hijo de una familia acomodada, cuyos únicos intereses verdaderos son la escritura y la música. Con ella se inauguró un nuevo ciclo de la literatura mexicana, en la que los jóvenes, su lenguaje y su furia tienen un peso central y decisivo, y de la cual José Agustín es un exponente indiscutible. La tumba es una de las obras esenciales de la literatura mexicana del siglo XX.

Esta edición incluye fotografías inéditas del escritor y conversaciones sobre los momentos más significativos de su vida con familiares, amistades cercanas y escritores: su viaje a Cuba, su participación en el taller literario de Juan José Arreola, la publicación de La tumba, la relación con su esposa, amigos y hermanos, su paso por Lecumberri.

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When I say that the author has won, I mean that he inhabits us, is in dialogue with current literature, is part of us, and is not afraid to persist, because he knows that reality is constantly expanding. -Brenda Navarro

Ironic, disenchanted and funny, this novel is the story of Gabriel Guía, a wayward and cynical teenager from a wealthy family whose only real interests are music and writing. It launched a new phase in Mexican literature in which young people, their language and their fury play a central and decisive role. José Agustín is a main protagonist of this genre, and The Tomb is essential reading in twentieth-century Mexican literature.

This edition includes never-before-seen photographs of the author and conversations with his family, close friends and fellow writers about the events that shaped his life: his trip to Cuba; the literary workshop led by Juan José Arreola; publication of The Tomb; his relationship with his wife, siblings and friends; and his time in Mexico's Lecumberri Prison.