Martín's memoir is very relatable, especially for students navigating different cultural identities. The mix of humor and vulnerability makes the story so much more meaningful, while the visuals also add such emotional depth. It‘s a great way to explore underrepresented voices and encourage personal reflection. This text also invites students to reflect on their own stories while appreciating voices that have been underrepresented in literature.
Mexikid would be a fantastic scaffold for creative writing in the classroom. After reading the novel, I would have students create their own short visual novel (1-2 pgs.) that captures a meaningful moment or story from their own lives. It would be incredible to see each student‘s writing come to life through their own visual art. It‘s a powerful way to validate their voices and build confidence as both writers and artists.
pickSet in the late 1970s, this heartwarming graphic novel follows a young boy named Pedro and his family as they journey 2,000 miles to Mexico to bring their grandfather back to the U.S. The story blends humor, culture, and emotion, highlighting the dynamics between family members and Pedro‘s own journey of self-discovery. With its rich illustrations and compelling narrative, Mexikid is sure to keep you engaged from the first mile to the last.
During my college experience, I‘ve been assigned four visual novels. Honestly, in those cases, I found myself more drawn to the visuals than the actual stories. Mexikid, however, was a different experience entirely. I genuinely enjoyed both the artwork and storyline. The illustrations don‘t overpower the text; they enrich it. This book is a fantastic introduction to visual novels and a great starting point for anyone curious about the genre.
Forgot to post this last one for Mexikid. I guess I liked the pages where the words are the focal point the most, because I loved pg 238. This story is often lighthearted, but there are several meaningful themes mentioned, like the value of patience. Patience is something I struggle with (@ my car wreck, RIP Rhonda the Avalon), and I think I would have benefited from reading this when I was younger. It is cool to see a funny GN tackle deep topics.
I took a class in nonfiction that changed how I view book design, especially cover art. I really appreciate how intentional and detailed the design of Mexikid is. Each illustration featured, from the soda bottles to the half bananas, has meaning. I know the saying “Don‘t judge a book by its cover” exists, but a good cover definitely helps convince me to read a book. This cover led to a book that did not disappoint.
This was one of my favorite moments in this book. On pg. 107, Pedro talks with his dad about the importance of treating others kindly, no matter their physical appearance. This is a deep topic to touch in so directly in this book, so I liked that the illustrator muted the colors on this page to help the words make an impact. This is also a sweet moment between Apā and Pedro since this conversation only involved them, which was rare.
pickThis was an amazing conclusion to the series. It has so much heart and action.
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Immediately, I think that comic books are so helpful for students! It provides them a visual medium for text, and it is often less intimidating for them. What I really love about Martin's work is that it is quite bright and vibrant. It grabs the eye and is fun to take in as one is reading it. Too, Martin often does unique borders for his art here. Specifically, I liked the scene in the RV where other cells are above them as they travel.
