Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet by Laekan Zea Kemp (English) Compact Disc Boo

Description: Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet by Laekan Zea Kemp, Andy Aragon, Arami Malaisé Im Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong.Penelope Prado has always dreamed of opening her own pastelería next to her fathers restaurant, Nachos Tacos. But her mom and dad have different plans-leaving Pen to choose between disappointing her traditional Mexican American parents or following her own path. When she confesses a secret shes been keeping, her world is sent into a tailspin. But then she meets a cute new hire at Nachos who sees through her hard exterior and asks the questions shes been too afraid to ask herself.Xander Amaro has been searching for home since he was a little boy. For him, a job at Nachos is an opportunity for just that-a chance at a normal life, to settle in at his abuelos, and to find the father who left him behind. But when both the restaurant and Xanders immigrant status are threatened, he will do whatever it takes to protect his newfound family and himself.Together, Pen and Xander must navigate first love and discovering where they belong in order to save the place they all call home.This stunning and poignant novel from debut author Laekan Zea Kemp explores identity, found families and the power of food, all nestled within a courageous and intensely loyal Chicanx community. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Laekan Zea Kemp is a writer living in Austin, Texas. Her work celebrates Chicanx grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. Review "An intimate portrait of two teens grappling with mental health, complicated family relationships, and newfound love."-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)""Andy Aragon and Arami Malaises seamless alternating narration creates a dazzling portrait of Pen and Xander...Malaise gives a stunning performance as the tough-on-the-outside but inwardly sensitive Pen. Aragon will move listeners with the innate decency of Xander...Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award."-- "AudioFile""Pen and Xander will steal your heart. One to savor."-- "Laura Taylor Namey, author of When We Were Them""This stellar debut offers a cathartic take on a relationship between a father and daughter. Authentic flavor inside and out."-- "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)" Details ISBN1549111302 Author Arami Malaisé Audience Age 12-17 Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1549111302 ISBN-13 9781549111303 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2021-04-06 Playing time 526 Imprint Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Edition Description Library ed. Narrator Arami Malaisé Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158442790;

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