Halfway to Somewhere

Being the new kid is hard enough when you know the language, but after their parents separate, one student realizes that learning English will be the least of their worries. Acclaimed creator Jose Pimienta is poised to break out with this timely immigration story that is pitch-perfect for middle-graders.

Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least their family would be together. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave's father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce.

New school, new country, but only half a family?! As if learning a whole new language wasn't hard enough, now Ave has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends.

Jose Pimienta's stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.