Speak Up, Santiago!
(A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)
$66.83
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
4 March 2025
Summary
Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12-year-old New York City kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community, and identity—just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series!
Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the New York Public Library. An ALA Best Graphic Novel for Children. Winner of the International Latino Book Awards for Graphic Novels (Silver Medal). Texas Bluebonnet Nominee.…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593651650 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593651650 |
| Author: | Julio Anta, Gabi Mendez |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Graphic |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 4 March 2025 |
| Weight: | 516g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 148mm x 22mm |
| Series: | Hillside Valley |
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Critics Review
A TEXAS BLUEBONNET AWARD NOMINEE“An honest take on seeking acceptance and striving to fit in.” —Kirkus Reviews“Themes of celebrating one’s culture, battling insecurity, and finding self-confidence permeate this vibrantly colorful narrative, a bright start to a promising series.” —Publishers Weekly“A love note to bilingual kids, this story empowers them to feel secure in their identities and the bond of family and community.” —Booklist”[T]his graphic novel might serve as a mirror for students who feel caught between cultural expectations….An enjoyable story about learning Spanish and much more.” —School Library Journal
About The Author
Julio Anta
Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, Florida. He currently resides in New York City where he works to tell stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. He is best known for his comic book series HOME, and his work at Marvel and DC Comics. Julio is making his middle grade debut with Speak Up Santiago.
Gabi Mendez is a queer Mexican-American comics artist and illustrator. Originally from San Pedro, California, Gabi is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the sequential art master’s program at SCAD. Gabi made her graphic novel debut with Lo and Behold and lives in Chicago, where she’s working on the next Hillside graphic novel.
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