{"product_id":"the-other-half-of-happy-9781797213910","title":"The Other Half of Happy","description":"\u003cb\u003eHandpicked by Amazon kids' books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box - a children's subscription that inspires a love of reading.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis immersive, award-winning novel following the story of Quijana, a girl in pieces, is now available in paperback. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne-half Guatemalan, one-half American: When Quijana's Guatemalan cousins move to town, her dad seems ashamed that she doesn't know more about her family's heritage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne-half crush, one-half buddy: When Quijana meets Zuri and Jayden, she knows she's found true friends. But she can't help the growing feelings she has for Jayden. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne-half kid, one-half grown-up: Quijana spends her nights Skyping with her ailing grandma and trying to figure out what's going on with her increasingly hard-to-reach brother. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eQuijana must figure out which parts of herself are most important, and which pieces come together to make her whole. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a heartfelt poetic portrayal of a girl growing up, fitting in, and learning what it means to belong. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Lyrical middle grade debut from author Rebecca Balcárcel\u003cbr\u003e- A diverse and family-centered story that resonates with anyone who remembers, or is going through, growing pains\u003cbr\u003e- Inclusively embraces real life experiences with biracial, autistic, and gay characters\u003cbr\u003e- 2020 Pura Belpré Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e- A Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e- ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003e- 2020 Jean Flynn Award for Best Middle Grade Book\u003cbr\u003e- 2020 Spirit of Texas Reading Program Recommended Title \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Tweens and teens\u003cbr\u003e- Bilingual and bicultural readers\u003cbr\u003e- Parents\u003cbr\u003e- Educators\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Balcarcel, Rebecca\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797213910\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.60w x 0.80d","brand":"Rebecca Balcarcel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39531436081227,"sku":"9781797213910","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_497cd194-2839-4f0c-802b-19f050293d95.jpg?v=1632920907","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/the-other-half-of-happy-9781797213910","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}