Lupita, a Mexican-American teenage girl, takes on familial responsibilities when her mother gets cancer. With seven siblings, Lupita balances high school classes, discovering her acting skills, and dealing with friends who don’t understand. Mami is the anchor for this close-knit family and Papi works construction. She finds refuge writing under the mesquite tree in the front yard. Told in free verse, McCall takes inspiration from the difficult experiences of her own family.
2012 Notable Children's Book
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