Katherine Roy

Jun 22, 2023 | publishersweekly.com | Diana Ejaita |Katherine Roy |April Pulley Sayre |Donna Jo Napoli

Sendy Santamaria. Chronicle, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-7972-1629-4A Latinx child narrates their family’s lengthy morning commute, across hours and over a border, in Santamaria’s vividly rendered, memorable debut. Awakened at 4 a.m. by Mami’s voice, Yenebi prepares for the day ahead: “I pack my backpack. I pack my sister’s too.” Wrapped in blankets, the two snuggle into the backseat of Mami’s car. “When we get on the road, every morning, I confront my archenemy...