{"product_id":"9781797213910","title":"The Other Half of Happy","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eBalcarcel, Rebecca\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e★ Balcárcel's well-rounded characters, complex friendships, and nuanced family dynamics will resonate with many readers. This is a title that will remain relevant long past its publication date. A must-have for all library collections.\u003cbr\u003e-School Library Journal, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ A lovely, moving, and realistic view of the struggles and insecurities--as well as the beauty--that comes from being bicultural.\u003cbr\u003e-Booklist, starred review\u003cb\u003eHandpicked by Amazon kids' books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box - a children's subscription that inspires a love of reading.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis immersive, award-winning novel following the story of Quijana, a girl in pieces, is now available in paperback. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne-half Guatemalan, one-half American: When Quijana's Guatemalan cousins move to town, her dad seems ashamed that she doesn't know more about her family's heritage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne-half crush, one-half buddy: When Quijana meets Zuri and Jayden, she knows she's found true friends. But she can't help the growing feelings she has for Jayden. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne-half kid, one-half grown-up: Quijana spends her nights Skyping with her ailing grandma and trying to figure out what's going on with her increasingly hard-to-reach brother. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eQuijana must figure out which parts of herself are most important, and which pieces come together to make her whole. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a heartfelt poetic portrayal of a girl growing up, fitting in, and learning what it means to belong. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Lyrical middle grade debut from author Rebecca Balcárcel\u003cbr\u003e- A diverse and family-centered story that resonates with anyone who remembers, or is going through, growing pains\u003cbr\u003e- Inclusively embraces real life experiences with biracial, autistic, and gay characters\u003cbr\u003e- 2020 Pura Belpré Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e- A Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e- ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003e- 2020 Jean Flynn Award for Best Middle Grade Book\u003cbr\u003e- 2020 Spirit of Texas Reading Program Recommended Title \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Tweens and teens\u003cbr\u003e- Bilingual and bicultural readers\u003cbr\u003e- Parents\u003cbr\u003e- Educators","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43363208855807,"sku":"9781797213910","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/products\/9781797213910-us-300_9e4b5946-d215-487d-b58a-919f4f3385f4.jpg?v=1665270744","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781797213910","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}