“A charming debut about a thoughtful, creative preteen connecting to both halves of her identity.”

—Kirkus Reviews , starred review

“Those who enjoy vivacious, plucky heroines . . . will eagerly embrace Malú.”

—School Library Journal , starred review

“Pérez’s debut is as exuberant as its heroine . . . A rowdy reminder that people are at their best when they aren’t forced into neat, tidy boxes.”

—Publishers Weekly , starred review

“Pérez draws heavily on the intersections of community that are integral to Mexican-American culture . . . It is this element that makes Malú’s obvious growth by the end of the book so rewarding.”

—BCCB

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