{"product_id":"the-other-half-of-happy-rebecca-balcarcel-paperback","title":"The Other Half of Happy -- Rebecca Balcarcel, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\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.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n-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.\"\n\n-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\n\n- A diverse and family-centered story that resonates with anyone who remembers, or is going through, growing pains\n\n- Inclusively embraces real life experiences with biracial, autistic, and gay characters\n\n- 2020 Pura Belpré Honor Book\n\n- A Junior Library Guild Selection\n\n- ALSC Notable Children's Book\n\n- 2020 Jean Flynn Award for Best Middle Grade Book\n\n- 2020 Spirit of Texas Reading Program Recommended Title \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Tweens and teens\n\n- Bilingual and bicultural readers\n\n- Parents\n\n- Educators\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rebecca Balcarcel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" H x 5.6\" L x 0.8\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781797213910\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024639246490,"sku":"9781797213910","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781797213910.jpg?v=1769616031","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/the-other-half-of-happy-rebecca-balcarcel-paperback","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}