Ay, Mija! My Bilingual Summer in Mexico GN (2023 Little Brown and Company) ¡Ay, Mija! comic books
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Published Apr 2023 by Little Brown and Company.$5.00
1st printing. Story and art by Christine Suggs. Sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. At first, Christine struggles to connect with family they don't yet share a language with. Soon Christine settles into life in Mexico, eating pan dulce, drawing what they see, and growing more comfortable with Spanish. But when Mom joins their trip, Christine's two worlds collide. They feel homesick for Texas, struggle against traditions, and miss being able to speak to their mom without translating. Eventually, through exploring the impacts of colonialism in both Mexico and themselves, they find their place in their family and start to feel comfortable with their mixed identity. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.
