Merci Surez Can't Dance by Meg Medina (English) Paperback Book

Description: Merci Surez Can't Dance by Meg Medina A Kirkus Reviews Most Anticipated Book of 2021In Meg Medinas follow-up to her Newbery Medal–winning novel, Merci takes on seventh grade, with all its travails of friendship, family, love—and finding your rhythm.Seventh grade is going to be a real trial for Merci Suárez. For science shes got no-nonsense Mr. Ellis, who expects her to be a smart as her brother, Roli. Shes been assigned to co-manage the tiny school store with Wilson Bellevue, a boy she barely knows, but whom she might actually like. And shes tangling again with classmate Edna Santos, who is bossier and more obnoxious than ever now that she is in charge of the annual Heart Ball. One thing is for sure, though: Merci Suárez cant dance—not at the Heart Ball or anywhere else. Dancing makes her almost as queasy as love does, especially now that Tía Inés, her merengue-teaching aunt, has a new man in her life. Unfortunately, Merci cant seem to avoid love or dance for very long. She used to talk about everything with her grandfather, Lolo, but with his Alzheimers getting worse each day, whom can she trust to help her make sense of all the new things happening in her life? The Suárez family is back in a touching, funny story about growing up and discovering loves many forms, including how we learn to love and believe in ourselves. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Meg Medina is a former National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature and the author of the Newbery Medal winner and Kirkus Prize finalist Merci Suárez Changes Gears, as well as its sequels, Merci Suárez Cant Dance and Merci Suárez Plays It Cool. She is the author of the young adult novels Burn Baby Burn, which was long-listed for the National Book Award, short-listed for the Kirkus Prize, and a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, winner of a Pura Belpré Author Award; and The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind, a Bank Street College Best Childrens Book of the Year. Her picture books include No More Señora Mimí, illustrated by Brittney Cicchese; Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez; Mango, Abuela, and Me, illustrated by Angela Dominguez, which was both a Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Award Honor Book; and Tía Isa Wants a Car, illustrated by Claudio Muñoz, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Writer Award. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, Meg Medina lives in Richmond, Virginia. Review Merci returns for another year of challenges and triumphs at home and at Seaward Pines Academy...Mercis maturity and growth are as engaging and compelling as they were in the authors Newbery Medal winner, Merci Suárez Changes Gears (2018). The cast is broadly diverse; Merci and her family are Cuban American, Edna is Dominican, and Creole and Cajun Wilson has a physical disability. An uplifting sequel told with heart and humor.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In this sequel to the Newbery-winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears (2018), 12-year-old Merci takes on growing responsibilities both within her family and as a seventh-grader...Filled with the familiar, laugh-out-loud humor from the first title, this sequel will quickly pull readers, both returning and new, into Mercis world... Fans of Merci will root for her as they are immersed in her vibrant world full of unique characters and heartfelt surprises.—Booklist (starred review)Newbery Medalist Medina artfully chronicles another year of highs and lows in the life of Cuban American middle schooler Merci Suárez via this winning sequel to Merci Suárez Changes Gears. . . Medina continues to build on the stellar character work of the first book, balancing laugh-out-loud one-liners ("Buy a Heart Ball ticket if you have absolutely nothing better to do in this sad life") with vulnerability. . . This is a sequel of the finest quality, perfectly capturing the feelings of awkward first crushes ("Did he say I look nice? Or did he say I look like a rodent? I cant decide") and evolving friendships.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Merci navigates the troubles of home and seventh grade – and the gap between the two – with her irresistible combination of spirit and heart in this follow-up to the Newbery-winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears (rev. 9/18). . . . Her relationships at school strengthen, to mirror the bonds she has with her family at home, and when school and home lives merge, Merci discovers the best way to manage change is with a bit of bravery, a welcoming attitude, and people you trust.—The Horn Book (starred review)The follow-up to Meg Medinas 2019 Newbery Medal-winning novel, Merci Suárez Changes Gears, is a joyous celebration of family and friendship. . . . Growing up is tough stuff, but Medina resolves conflict with unflinching honesty and the joy that comes with dancing. Ultimately, the hard lessons reinforce the heart of who Merci is: "Im Team Suárez and we dont back down." Merci is brave, spirited and impossible to forget.—Shelf Awareness (starred review)Now in seventh grade, Merci Suárez finds that a new school year means new responsibilities and challenges. . .The struggles with friendships, responsibility, school, crushes, and jealousy that Merci and her friends face will strike a chord with many readers. . .The plot moves along at a consistent and page-turning pace, and as usual Medinas characters are excellently written and developed. Medina also touches on racism and how shared cultural heritage can bring people together unexpectedly. . . Fans of Merci Suárez Changes Gears will love watching how Merci and those around her grow. This sequel doesnt disappoint and is an essential purchase for all collections.—School Library JournalMerci continues to be a vivid and dimensional character, strong-minded and capable but also believably twelve (her mother asks the inevitable question "Whats wrong with you these days?") and credibly nervous about moving out of her comfort zone. . . . The book is dedicated to "Merci fans who wanted to know what happened next," and hopefully there are more volumes of "next" to come for sparky Merci.—Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksIn Merci Suárez Cant Dance (Candlewick, 384 pages, $17.99), life for Merci hasnt changed much on the outside, but inside things are astir. . . . This novel, like the first, makes a point of modeling a strong and loving family life for readers ages 9-13. People in the Suárez households work hard, help one another and defer gratification.—The Wall Street JournalThis novel may remind you of how important family is when youre going through a tough time. It also includes great examples of the power of teamwork.—The Week JuniorThis is a heartwarming book about a beautiful family and a young girl trying to make sense of middle grade.—Book RiotThe follow-up novel to the Newbery award-winning book, Merci Suárez Changes Gears, takes readers into seventh grade with Merci on a new heartwarming adventure. With a new school year comes new challenges and new friendships as she plans the annual Heart Ball for her entire school.—BrightlyMeg Medina is the author I studied, and still study, to learn how to write for children. Her ear is impeccable; the way she captures not only dialogue but also communicates adolescent feelings without being condescending nor pitching extra soft softballs. Few people get the balance of writing about and for teens right.—Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author Review Quote Merci returns for another year of challenges and triumphs at home and at Seaward Pines Academy...Mercis maturity and growth are as engaging and compelling as they were in the authors Newbery Medal winner, Merci Su Excerpt from Book Chapter 1 To think, only yesterday I was in chancletas, sipping lemonade and watching my twin cousins run through the sprinkler in the yard. Now, Im here in Mr. Details ISBN153622815X Author Meg Medina Pages 384 Audience Age 9-12 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 153622815X ISBN-13 9781536228151 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-09-13 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-09-13 NZ Release Date 2022-09-13 US Release Date 2022-09-13 UK Release Date 2022-09-13 Series Merci Suárez DEWEY FIC Series Number 2 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141792993;

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