Halfway to Somewhere

A CCBC Choices List Selection!

★ “A love letter to borderland kids working to shape, nurture, and forge their own cultural identities.” —Booklist, starred review

“Quiet moments blend with richer conversations about identity, cultural authenticity, and family dynamics in this thoughtful portrayal of transition and adolescence that balances lightheartedness with more serious undertones.” —Publishers Weekly

“Pimienta explores the complexities of identity through multiple lenses, including language, culture, values, gender, and family structure….An intriguing variation on border stories that looks at the challenges surrounding an intentional family separation.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Pair this with Craft’s New Kid for readers who need a little encouragement when making a start in an unfamiliar place.” —The Bulletin

“[A]n excellent graphic. Highly recommended for….readers who may feel confused about their place in the world and how their culture and language can impact that.” —School Library Journal

Jose Pimienta was raised in Mexicali, Baja California and now resides in Los Angeles, CA where they work on comics and storyboards for animation and film. Suncatcher was their debut YA graphic novel and ended on many ‘Best of’ lists. Their second graphic novel, Twin Cities received four starred reviews and Jose’s work with students, in both English and Spanish, has made them a great guest at many schools across the US. In their stories, they focus on the importance of Latinx culture and the experience of growing up on the border.

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