Lupe Wong Won’t Dance
Written by Donna Barba Higuera
Published by Levine Querido
Lupe Wong is going to be the first female pitcher in the Major Leagues.
She’s also championed causes her whole young life. Some worthy, like expanding the options for race on school tests beyond just a few bubbles. And some not so much, like complaining to the BBC about the length between Doctor Who seasons.
Lupe needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who’s Chinacan/Mexinese just like her. So when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in gym? Obviously she’s not gonna let that slide.
Not since Millicent Min, Girl Genius has a debut novel introduced a character so memorably, with such humor and emotional insight. Even square-dancing fans will agree.
Look for the Spanish version, Lupe Wong No Baila.
Primary ISBN: 9781646140039
Publication Date: September 2020
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American, Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Discrimination: Racial, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Identity: Multiracial, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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