Overview
Ignacio Garcia-or Iggy as he urges you to call him-is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen who's got a pretty easygoing life . . . for now. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy's world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers. As Iggy stresses over how to get Marisol to like him, his grandfather comes to the rescue. The thing is, not only is his abuelito dead but he also gives terrible love advice. The worst. And so, with his ghost abuelito's meddling, Iggy's life begins to unravel as he sets off on a journey of self-discovery. Call Me Iggy tells the story of Iggy searching for his place in his family, his school, his community, and his country.
Full Product Details
Author: Jorge Aguirre ,
Rafael Rosado
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Imprint: First Second
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 21.60cm
, Length: 1.50cm
Weight: 0.518kg
ISBN: 9781250204134
ISBN 10: 1250204135
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 18 March 2024
Recommended Age: From 14 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
""A powerful, timely story delicately balances an authentic teenage voice with a nuanced message about embracing and straddling multiple identities while thoughtfully portraying racism, microaggressions, and anti-immigrant ideology."" --Kirkus, starred ""The romance between Iggy and Marisol is tender and chaste, and Iggy's growth is clear as he negotiates the needs and advice of others with his own hopes for the future."" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)
"""A powerful, timely story delicately balances an authentic teenage voice with a nuanced message about embracing and straddling multiple identities while thoughtfully portraying racism, microaggressions, and anti-immigrant ideology."" --Kirkus"
Author Information
Jorge Aguirre is a Colombian American from Columbus, Ohio. He's written for everything from the most popular children's shows to documentaries about Romanian exorcisms. He is the author of Giants Beware! and lives on the East Coast. Born in Puerto Rico and based in Columbus, Ohio, Rafael Rosado is a seasoned writer, director, and storyboard artist. He began his career at Character Builders as an assistant animator, quickly moving up to become a character designer, storyboard artist, and commercial director. During his tenure there he worked on such shows as Fox's Emmy Award-winning Life with Louie, HBO's Happily Ever After, and Fox's Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego.
