Halfway to Somewhere

(A Graphic Novel)

By Jose Pimienta

Paperback

Published on Feb 18, 2025 | 256 Pages

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 | 256 Pages

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Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

New school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent’s divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel.

A STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave’s father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce.

As if learning a whole new language wasn’t hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends.

Jose Pimienta’s stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.

Award Winner

A CCBC Choices List Selection!

★ "A love letter to borderland kids working to shape, nurture, and forge their own cultural identities." —Booklist, starred review

"Quiet moments blend with richer conversations about identity, cultural authenticity, and family dynamics in this thoughtful portrayal of transition and adolescence that balances lightheartedness with more serious undertones." —Publishers Weekly

"Pimienta explores the complexities of identity through multiple lenses, including language, culture, values, gender, and family structure....An intriguing variation on border stories that looks at the challenges surrounding an intentional family separation." —Kirkus Reviews

"Pair this with Craft’s New Kid for readers who need a little encouragement when making a start in an unfamiliar place." —The Bulletin

"[A]n excellent graphic. Highly recommended for....readers who may feel confused about their place in the world and how their culture and language can impact that." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9780593569429 (Paperback)
Published on Feb 18, 2025
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 256
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN330L | Fountas/Pinnell: X

ISBN 9780593569436 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Feb 18, 2025
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 256
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN330L | Fountas/Pinnell: X

ISBN 9780593569443 (Ebook)
Published on Feb 18, 2025
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 256
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN330L | Fountas/Pinnell: X

ISBN 9780593569450 (Hardcover)
Published on Feb 18, 2025
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 256
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN330L | Fountas/Pinnell: X

Jose Pimienta

Jose Pimienta is the acclaimed author of many graphic novels including Twin Cities and Halfway to Somewhere, both of which have received multiple starred reviews. They are the also winner of the Stonewall Award. Jose’s work with students, in both English and Spanish, has made them a great guest at many school across the US. In their stories, they focus on the importance of Latinx culture and the experience of growing up on the border.