Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
“One of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it.”—Victoria Jamieson, creator of the National Book Award finalist When Stars Are Scattered
WINNER OF THE PURA BELPRÉ AUTHOR AWARD AND ILLUSTRATOR AWARD • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library
Pedro Martín has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito—his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough! Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache. Along the way, Pedro finally connects with his abuelito and learns what it means to grow up and find his grito.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains some violence related to the family's road trip, which may include references to the Mexican Revolution. However, the nature of this violence is not detailed in the search results. No scary content is indicated in the book. The narrative is framed as a family adventure, which is not described as frightening.
Does Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) have violence?
The book contains some violence related to the family's road trip, which may include references to the Mexican Revolution. However, the nature of this violence is not detailed in the search results.
Does Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) have scary content?
No scary content is indicated in the book. The narrative is framed as a family adventure, which is not described as frightening.
Does Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative involves a Mexican American family and their cultural background but does not include religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.
Does Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) have racial/cultural content?
The book features a Mexican American family and explores their cultural background, which is central to the narrative. It highlights the family's heritage and connection to Mexican culture.
Does Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) have profanity?
The book includes mild language, specifically one religious exclamation, one mild obscenity, and one anatomical term, indicating some level of profanity.
Does Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative centers on a family road trip and cultural experiences rather than environmental issues.
Does Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the book. The narrative is described as a family-friendly graphic memoir focused on a road trip.
Does Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on family dynamics and cultural heritage without promoting specific gender expectations.
Does Mexikid (Newbery Honor Award Winner) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on the book's content as a graphic memoir about a family road trip without reference to LGBTQ+ experiences or characters.
