{"product_id":"halfway-to-somewhere-isbn-9780593569429","title":"Halfway to Somewhere","description":"\u003cb\u003eNew school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent’s divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A \u003ci\u003eBOOKLIST\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAve thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave's father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs if learning a whole new language wasn't hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJose Pimienta's stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.★ \"\u003cb\u003eA love letter to borderland kids\u003c\/b\u003e working to shape, nurture, and forge their own cultural identities.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Quiet moments blend with richer conversations about identity, cultural authenticity, and family dynamics in this \u003cb\u003ethoughtful portrayal of transition and adolescence that balances lightheartedness with more serious undertones\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Pimienta explores the complexities of identity through multiple lenses, including language, culture, values, gender, and family structure....\u003cb\u003eAn intriguing variation on border stories\u003c\/b\u003e that looks at the challenges surrounding an intentional family separation.\"\u003ci\u003e —Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Pair this with Craft’s \u003ci\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003efor readers who need a little encouragement\u003c\/b\u003e when making a start in an unfamiliar place.\" \u003ci\u003e—The Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e[A]n excellent graphic\u003c\/b\u003e. Highly recommended for....readers who may feel confused about their place in the world and how their culture and language can impact that.\" \u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJose Pimienta\u003c\/b\u003e was raised in Mexicali, Baja California and now resides in Los Angeles, CA where they work on comics and storyboards for animation and film. \u003ci\u003eSuncatcher \u003c\/i\u003ewas their debut YA graphic novel and ended on many 'Best of' lists. Their second graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eTwin Cities\u003c\/i\u003e received four starred reviews and Jose's work with students, in both English and Spanish, has made they a great guest at many school across the US. In their stories, they focus on the importance of Latinx culture and the experience of growing up on the border.","brand":"Random House Graphic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300658565349,"sku":"NP9780593569429","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593569429.jpg?v=1767728626","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/halfway-to-somewhere-isbn-9780593569429","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}