Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet

Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet
Laekan Zea Kemp
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Hardback
h210 x 140mm - 352pg
29 Apr 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780316460279
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As an aspiring pastry chef, Penelope Prado has always dreamed of opening her own pasteleria next to her father' s restaurant, Nacho' s Tacos. But her mom and dad have different plans -- leaving Pen to choose between disappointing her traditional Mexican-American parents or following her own path. When she confesses a secret she' s been keeping, her world is sent into a tailspin. But then she meets a cute new hire at Nacho' s who sees through her hard exterior and asks the questions she' s been too afraid to ask herself. Xander Amaro has been searching for home since he was a little boy. For him, a job at Nacho' s is an opportunity for just that -- a chance at a normal life, to settle in at his abuelo' s, and to find the father who left him behind. But when both the restaurant and Xander' s immigrant status are threatened, he will do whatever it takes to protect his new found family and himself. Together, Pen and Xander must navigate first love and discovering where they belong -- both within their families and their fiercely loyal Chicanx community -- in order to save the place they all call home.
"Kemp' s novel serves up finely rendered, stirring character arcs. . . as well as an intimate portrait of two teens grappling with mental health, complicated family relationships, and newfound love. "--Publishers Weekly, starred review "A bold new voice to watch in children' s fiction. "--Eric Smith, author of Don' t Read the Comments "An affecting, timely debut. . . . Add it to your 2021 TBR list immediately. "--Liz Lawson, author of The Lucky Ones "Like the delicious food and decadent desserts described within its pages, Kemp' s debut explores the often bitter and sweet complexity of family, new love, and what it means to find home. "--Mia Garcia, author of The Resolutions "Pen and Xander will steal your heart. One to savor. "--Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl' s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow "Pen and Xander' s unforgettable love story refuses to sugarcoat difficult topics, but instead deftly explores them with a thoughtful hand. A cathartic read and new favorite author. "-- Nina Moreno, author of Don' t Date Rosa Santos "Fans of Elizabeth Acevedo' s With the Fire on High will cherish Xander and Pen' s love story and Pen' s passion for food. This stellar debut offers a cathartic take on a relationship between a father and daughter. Authentic flavor inside and out. "--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Lush imagery celebrates Mexican culture and depicts how food can bring people together. . . . not to be missed. "--School Library Journal Wonderfully realized characters, a vibrant setting, and so much more. I loved this. --Melina Marchetta, award-winning author of Jellicoe Road "Students will enjoy the food descriptions and community culture that lend the story a sense of authenticity and believability. "--School Library Connection
Laekan Zea Kemp is a Latinx author and ESL teacher living in Austin, Texas. Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet is her debut YA contemporary novel.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780316460279
Published: 29 Apr 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 352

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