A New Home
Written by Tania de Regil
Illustrated by Tania de Regil
Published by Candlewick
As a girl in Mexico City and a boy in New York City ponder moving to each other’s locale, it becomes clear that the two cities — and the two children — are more alike than they might think.
But I’m not sure I want to leave my home.
I’m going to miss so much.
Moving to a new city can be exciting. But what if your new home isn’t anything like your old home? Will you make friends? What will you eat? Where will you play? In a cleverly combined voice — accompanied by wonderfully detailed illustrations depicting parallel urban scenes — a young boy conveys his fears about moving from New York City to Mexico City while, at the same time, a young girl expresses trepidation about leaving Mexico City to move to New York City. Tania de Regil offers a heartwarming story that reminds us that home may be found wherever life leads. Fascinating details about each city are featured at the end.
Look for the Spanish version, Un Nuevo Hogar.
Primary ISBN: 9781536201932
Publication Date: April 2019
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American, Unspecified
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Youth Media Awards, Family Relationship: Parents, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Setting: Home Country
Setting: United States (New York City NY), Mexico (Mexico City)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Home Country, Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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