Speak Up, Santiago!
(A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)
Paperback
Published on Mar 4, 2025 | 224 Pages
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Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12
Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity—just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series!
Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the New York Public Library • An ALA Best Graphic Novel for Children • Winner of the International Latino Book Awards for Graphic Novels (Silver Medal) • Texas Bluebonnet Nominee • Texas Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List
How can you speak up if you don’t have the words?
Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela’s delicious food, exploring! There’s just one problem—Santi doesn’t speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There’s Sol (she’s a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi’s unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro’s brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can’t help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can’t keep up?! Does that mean he’s not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships...and the chance to play in Hillside’s summer soccer tournament?!
Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love—look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon!
“A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other.”—Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series
“I’ll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!” —Raul the Third,illustrator of Stuntboy
“A perfect read.”—Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces
A TEXAS BLUEBONNET AWARD NOMINEE
"An honest take on seeking acceptance and striving to fit in." —Kirkus Reviews
"Themes of celebrating one’s culture, battling insecurity, and finding self-confidence permeate this vibrantly colorful narrative, a bright start to a promising series." —Publishers Weekly
"A love note to bilingual kids, this story empowers them to feel secure in their identities and the bond of family and community." —Booklist
"[T]his graphic novel might serve as a mirror for students who feel caught between cultural expectations....An enjoyable story about learning Spanish and much more." —School Library Journal
ISBN 9780593651636 (Paperback)
Published on Mar 4, 2025
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN390L | Fountas/Pinnell: W
ISBN 9780593651643 (Hardcover)
Published on Mar 4, 2025
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN390L | Fountas/Pinnell: W
ISBN 9780593651650 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Mar 4, 2025
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN390L | Fountas/Pinnell: W
ISBN 9780593651667 (Ebook)
Published on Mar 4, 2025
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 224
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: GN390L | Fountas/Pinnell: W
