A Little Bit Gringa

In this heartfelt and humorous story told over three summers through journal entries and colorful doodles, a young teen must navigate family, friendship, and anxiety.

Mari Ordoñez may be a little bit gringa, but she has a lot on her plate. She looks forward to her family’s annual summer trips to visit relatives in Ecuador, but between staying connected with her friends, keeping the peace between her parents, and trying to speak Spanish with tíos she only sees once a year, she's feeling more than a little anxiety and pressure. (And that’s not even mentioning everything she’s learned about climate change. Like, the planet is MELTING.)

Via her journal entries, decorated with colorful illustrations, infographics, and doodles, follow Mari through her summers after 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, through growing pains, pangs, and a more than a little bit of drama.