pickI have always been drawn to the #mexican culture so a #love story with a mexican background was perfect for me. It was my first book by #quintanaalbertson and was a bit surprised by the 🥵 #explicit scene. I later realized she had written a ton of sexy romances before writing the #loveandtacos triology. Just the fun light love story I felt like reading. 👩🏾❤️💋👨🏻
May done - a bit easier this month!
#WickedWords @AsYouWish
It's Paloma's first trip to Mexico City, home of her long-deceased father, and she doesn't want to be there.
Until she meets new friends, is intrigued by Frida Kahlo, and finds there is a mystery to be solved.
Last Wicked Words for the month! #WickedWords @AsYouWish
And Spanish-Speaking country for @julieclair #FictionalTraveler
Also a GORGEOUS cover.
pickThis book is amazing! Picture books are a great opportunity for talking about injustice, but few of them bring up the topic of murder. This is really a middle grade book. The illustrations are amazing. But I love seeing the kids faces when I tell them that when I wake a little girl, I was not allowed to wear pants at school, and I'm not even that old! I also describe myself as having brown hair, so...
bailedI couldn‘t get into this one so giving myself permission to DNF
“It‘s fun to be a border kid, to wake up early Saturdays and cross the bridge to Mexico with my dad”
In They Call Me Güero, we meet a Mexican American boy named Güero who shares his unique life through poetry. With his light skin and red hair, Güero sometimes feels different, but he celebrates who he is through his love for reading, video games, and hanging out with his “misfit squad” of friends. Inspired by Güero, try writing your poem about something important to you—you might find that, like Güero.
pickThey call me Güero invites you into the world of a pale-skinned, nerdy boy with a rich Latino heritage. Güero is a reader, a gamer, and a budding musician who rolls with a tight-knit crew of misfits. Through his sharp, heartfelt poetry, he brings everyday experiences to life—making poetry cool along the way. Dive into Güero‘s journey as he navigates life, friendship, and identity, one verse at a time.
