Brownstone by Samuel Teer Paperback Book

Description: Brownstone by Samuel Teer, Mar Julia "In the summer of 1995, almost-fifteen-year-old Almudena is sent to live with her estranged Spanish-speaking father, and together they renovate a brownstone and build a relationship while Almudena navigates the Latin American side of her heritage for the first time"-- FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An Indie Next List Selection!A Harvey Award Nominee!"Angsty. Awkward. With a scrappy heart of gold, Brownstone is a must-read for anyone whos ever felt totally out of place." —Gabby Rivera, bestselling author of Juliet Takes a BreathAn exciting teen coming-of-age epic from author Samuel Teer and debut graphic novel artist Mar Julia, Brownstone is a vivid, sweeping, ultimately hopeful story about navigating your heritage even when you feel like you dont quite fit in.Almudena has always wondered about the dad she never met.Now, with her white mother headed on a once-in-a-lifetime trip without her, shes left alone with her Guatemalan father for an entire summer. Xavier seems happy to see her, but he expects her to live in (and help fix up) his old, broken-down brownstone. And all along, she must navigate the language barrier of his rapid-fire Spanish—which she doesnt speak.As Almudena tries to adjust to this new reality, she gets to know the residents of Xaviers Latin American neighborhood. Each member of the community has their own joys and heartbreaks as well as their own strong opinions on how this young Latina should talk, dress, and behave. Some cant understand why she doesnt know where she comes from. Others think shes "not brown enough" to fit in.But time is running out for Almudena and Xavier to get to know each other, and the key to their connection may ultimately lie in bringing all these different elements together. Fixing a broken building is one thing, but turning these stubborn individuals into a found family might take more than this one summer. Author Biography Samuel Teer is the author of Brownstone and Veda: Assembly Required. Raised outside of St. Louis, Missouri, he lives in Aurora, Colorado. Review "A revelatory summer. A makeshift familia thats imperfect but feels right. This coming-of-age tale chimes with discreet moments of humor and lots of heart, all centered around questions of heritage, identity, compassion, and acceptance and exemplified by the scrappy, vivid artwork, which wonderfully captures Almudenas inner turmoil. Beautifully profound." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Via Almudenas unfettered perspective, Teer interrogates characters preconceived notions surrounding one anothers ethnicity and sexuality. Fluid illustrations by Julia, saturated in rich earth tones, expressively distinguish each characters personality and breathe life into the vibrant metropolitan neighborhood. This energetic and emotionally grounded story hits the mark. A satisfyingly transformative tale." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Neat, descriptive illustrations are full of bright and vivid colors. [The] panels show the community uniting to support one another. The story brings to life the experiences and people of an urban Latinx neighborhood." -- Booklist"[An] empathetic coming-of-age graphic novel. [Julias] earth-tone illustrations warmly depict Xaviers metropolitan neighborhood and are full of affectionate detail. Teer shows his characters shortcomings without framing anyone as an antagonist and omits most period-specific references in favor of concentrating on timeless emotions related to overcoming cultural imposter syndrome." -- Horn Book Magazine"Superb. Easy-to-follow dialogue and beautiful, captivating illustrations. A great YA graphic novel for teens who are trying to figure out who they are or anyone who has ever felt like they were on the outside." -- School Library Journal"Angsty. Awkward. With a scrappy heart of gold, Brownstone is a must-read for anyone whos ever felt totally out of place. Almudena gives us all the fire & tenderness of a teen just wanting to be loved. Brownstone is the promise that we all belong somewhere, especially with those who love us." -- Gabby Rivera, bestselling author of Juliet Takes a Breath"Brownstones superb storytelling, charming characters, and dynamic illustrations work together to form a beautiful and heartfelt coming-of-age tale that lovingly captures both the difficulties and joys of growing up mixed-race." -- Rose Bousamra, Eisner Award-winning illustrator of Frizzy"Brownstone will pry, patch, and repaint your heartstrings. This is a gorgeous story about a father and daughter crossing culture and language for each other. A vibrant comic about renovating a home, a family, and a heart." -- Sara Alfageeh, Harvey Award-winning cocreator of Squire"Richly illustrated and full of heart, Brownstone engages in important topics such as gentrification, cultural heritage, and the importance of community. It challenges and empowers its readers to dream of possibility in our own communities. A must-have in every home, library, and classroom." -- Cathy G. Johnson, Ignatz Award-winning creator of The Breakaways"The characters felt real and complex, and even though the things they want dont always align neatly, they find ways to fit together and learn from each other. Brownstone is a super sweet story about muddling along, making an effort, pushing through the awkwardness, and letting things be messy and uncomfortable until theyre not anymore." -- Molly Brooks, author of Sanity & Tallulah Details ISBN0358394740 Author Mar Julia Pages 320 Audience Age 14 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2024 Illustrator Mar Julia ISBN-13 9780358394747 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-08-01 Imprint Versify Country of Publication United States DEWEY 741.5973 Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2024-08-01 NZ Release Date 2024-10-01 AU Release Date 2024-10-01 Imprint US Versify Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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