Select language, opens an overlay

Comments (9)

What did you think about this title?
1 to 9 of 9 items
Aug 05, 2021EmilyBalmant rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I wasn't expecting to relate to this book so much since I'm not Mexican, but I relate to the señorita mom and even the TV show Malú watched as a little kid! Really loved this book.
May 03, 2021AMB_4 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book sparked an interesting discussion at home, regarding belonging / being excluded by "cliques" in school and elsewhere. Twelve-year-old Malú's mom is SuperMexican mom and her dad is a punk-loving white guy. This puts Malú in a…
Mar 05, 2020IndyPL_SarahL rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a wholesome middle grade novel about cultural identity and staying true to your unique self. This book is also a great example of a book for young readers that functions as a, "window and mirror" that shows the trials and triumphs…
Apr 09, 2019
Cute, cheerful and interesting!
Jun 08, 2018JessicaGma rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
IT's always so great to read a middle grade novel that doesn't make you want to claw your eyes out. This is a brilliant look at Punk, identity and trying to stay true to yourself when pulled in many different ways. I loved this one and…
Mar 12, 2018
Zines! Punk rock music! Strong female characters! Mexican cultural pride! Malú wants nothing more than to be back in Florida with her dad, but she's forced to move with her mom to Chicago for a fellowship at a university. Making zines…
Sep 19, 2017ArapahoeMary rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Maria Luísa (who prefers to be called Malú) loves punk rock. She does NOT love her mom's attempts at helping her know and appreciate her Mexican heritage. So when Malú and her mom (whom she calls "SuperMexican") move to Chicago for a two…
Aug 18, 2017Chapel_Hill_KrystalB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book spoke to me on a personal level. I was totally Malu in later middle and high school, complete with a mom who, though loving, could not understand my music choices, clothes, and ideas. And look at me now! But seriously, not…
Aug 17, 2017
http://www.readbrightly.com/how-to-make-zine/ The author shares great instructions here on how to make a zine!