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NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER - In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges.
Newbery Medal (Children's) 2023 3rd Winner, Golden Kite (Middle Grade Fiction) 2023 3rd Winner
272 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Hispanic & Latino

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About the Book

Twelve-year-old Iveliz is trying to manage her mental health and advocate for the help and understanding she deserves, but in the meantime her new friend calls her crazy and her abuela Mimi dismisses the therapy and medicine Iveliz needs to feel like herself.

Book Synopsis

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER - In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve.
"Powerful." --Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of Starfish

How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening?

The end of elementary school?
Worst time of my life.
And the start of middle school?
I just wasn't quite right.
But this year?
YO VOY A MI.

Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz's year. She's going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . .

Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz's medicine is unnecessary--even though it helps Iveliz feel less sad. But how do you explain your feelings to others when you're not even sure what's going on yourself?

Powerful and compassionate, Andrea Beatriz Arango's debut navigates mental health, finding your voice, and discovering that those who really love you will stay by your side no matter what.

Review Quotes

SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award Winner
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
YALSA Best Book for Young Adults
Children's Book Council Best of Book of the Year
Association for Library Service Notable Children's Book

"A lyrical, vital, and spunky debut about mental health, grief, and the healing power of self-love. A must read." --Mariama J. Lockington, Stonewall Honor-winning author of For Black Girls Like Me

★ "Superbly woven; a bold, deep portrayal of a young voice who needs to be heard." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "A compassionate, stirring story that readers will not forget." --School Library Journal, starred review

★ "A candid narrative told in quick-moving, rapport-like verse, made accessible by Iveliz's sarcastically funny, authentically tween voice." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A great reminder that no one is truly alone." --Booklist

"Relatable and powerful. . . . Iveliz's first-person account amplifies the need for finding one's voice and asking for help at any age." --The Horn Book

"Deeply moving and honest." --CCBC Choices

About the Author

ANDREA BEATRIZ ARANGO is the Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and is a former public school teacher with almost a decade of teaching experience. Andrea now writes the types of children's books she wishes students had more access to. She balances her life in Virginia with trips home to see her family and eat lots of tostones de pana. When she's not busy writing, you can find her enjoying nature in the nearest forest or body of water.

ALYSSA BERMUDEZ is a born and bred Nuyorican living down under in Tasmania, Australia. As an author, illustrator, and art teacher for students aged 5-75+, she strives to put the KA-POW into stories and learning, while representing children of diverse backgrounds. Her illustrations can be found on fabric and fashion, in magazines, many children's books and even on stage!

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.35 Inches (H) x 5.43 Inches (W) x 1.02 Inches (D)

Weight: .85 Pounds

Suggested Age: 10-14 Years

Number of Pages: 272

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Hispanic & Latino

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Theme: General

Format: Hardcover

Author: Andrea Beatriz Arango

Language: English

Street Date: September 13, 2022

TCIN: 85894794

UPC: 9780593563977

Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-6478

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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