ChunkyIn this full color middle grade graphic memoir for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Yehudi Mercado draws inspiration from his childhood struggle with his weight while finding friendship with his imaginary mascot, Chunky, as he navigates growing up in a working class Mexican Jewish family. Hudi needs to lose weight, according to his doctors. Concerned about the serious medical issue Hudi had when he was younger, his parents push him to try out

a move from the Louisiana bayou to a new town

The previous novel

The Language of Omens: Learn to read the signs the universe leaves for you

” —Dylan Landis

and there is no way to stop them

and beautiful

and those pioneers

Until a chance encounter on a rainy afternoon causes that ideal life to fray

Letting go of trying to prove herself to others

Social Justice Fiction for Teens: A vital

setting the city on edge

Every Saturday each fall