Iveliz Explains It All
(Newbery Honor Award Winner)
Paperback
Published on Sep 12, 2023 | 288 Pages
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Published on Sep 13, 2022 | 272 Pages
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Grades 5–9
Ages 10–14
How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening? In this moving novel in verse, one girl takes on seventh grade while facing mental health challenges, and must find her voice to advocate for the help and understanding she deserves.
"Powerful." —Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of Starfish
Listen up:
The end of elementary school?
Worst time of my life.
And the start of middle school?
I just wasn’t quite right.
But this year?
YO VOY A MI.
Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz’s year. She’s going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . .
Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz’s medicine is unnecessary—even though it helps Iveliz feel less sad. But how do you explain your feelings to others when you’re not even sure what’s going on yourself?
Powerful and compassionate, Andrea Beatriz Arango’s debut navigates mental health, finding your voice, and discovering that those who really love you will stay by your side.
SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award Winner
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
YALSA Best Book for Young Adults
Children’s Book Council Best of Book of the Year
Association for Library Service Notable Children’s Book
"A lyrical, vital, and spunky debut about mental health, grief, and the healing power of self-love. A must read.” —Mariama J. Lockington, Stonewall Honor-winning author of For Black Girls Like Me
★ "Superbly woven; a bold, deep portrayal of a young voice who needs to be heard.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "A compassionate, stirring story that readers will not forget." —School Library Journal, starred review
★ "A candid narrative told in quick-moving, rapport-like verse, made accessible by Iveliz’s sarcastically funny, authentically tween voice." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A great reminder that no one is truly alone." —Booklist
"Relatable and powerful. . . . Iveliz’s first-person account amplifies the need for finding one’s voice and asking for help at any age." —The Horn Book
"Deeply moving and honest." —CCBC Choices
ISBN 9780593564004 (Paperback)
Published on Sep 12, 2023
Published by Yearling
Pages 288
Dimensions 5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Age Range 10-14 years
Grade Grades 5-9
Reading Level Lexile: 940L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z
ISBN 9780593563977 (Hardcover)
Published on Sep 13, 2022
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 272
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Age Range 10-14 years
Grade Grades 5-9
Reading Level Lexile: 940L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z
ISBN 9780593563984 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Sep 13, 2022
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 272
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Age Range 10-14 years
Grade Grades 5-9
Reading Level Lexile: 940L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z
ISBN 9780593563991 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 13, 2022
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 272
Age Range 10-14 years
Grade Grades 5-9
Reading Level Lexile: 940L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z
ISBN 9780593611913 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Sep 13, 2022
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 10-14 years
Grade Grades 5-9
Reading Level Lexile: 940L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z
Iveliz Explains It All
