Mexikid

Mexikid uses the graphic novel format cleverly and beautifully to interweave lore and flashbacks into a road trip story about a family driving to Mexico to bring their abuelo back to the US.

This book has the funniest haircut scene (and haircut) I've encountered. The interactions of the nine siblings are my favorite part, though—so truthfully and hilariously captured.

The story is also touching and personal as Pedro, the narrator, learns about his Mexican heritage and family history. It's one of the best graphic novels I've read this year!

Mexikid has everything: humor, heart, and honesty.

Pedro Martín’s childhood experiences mirror many of my husband’s experiences, so from the moment I picked up this book, there was a sense of familiarity and comfort (I bought a copy of the book for my husband so he could connect in the same way).

When I say familiarity and comfort, please don’t read that as predictability. This book takes you on some hairpin twists and turns—from Peter/Pedro’s family trip to Mexico to his “historic haircut” to an adventure in the cemetery. You don’t know what’s coming next, and that, coupled with Pedro… show more.