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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants gets a revamp for the modern era in this excellent story…”

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“An ode to friendship and books, perfect for readers on the precipice of adolescence.”

—School Library Journal

“A nuanced and insightful portrayal of young teen friendship.”

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The Chismosas Only Book Club

Written by Laekan Zea Kemp
Illustrated by Heidi Moreno
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Cat, Sofia, Ana, and Mari are best friends. Nothing, nada, can break their bond. When Cat’s mom scolds them for their loud cackling at the bookstore, calling them a bunch of chismosas, the name sticks. Cat creates the The Chismosas Only Book Club, giving the girls a way to stay connected as they begin high school.

But ninth grade is hard, and it seems like no amount of conchas y libros y risas at Milagro’s Books, founded generations ago by Cat’s great-great-great-grandmother, can repair the ever-growing cracks in their friendship. But maybe the spirit of Milagro herself can . . .

Brimming with whimsy and heart, and woven with black-and-white graphic novel chapters, this enchanting book celebrates the magic of friendship, the embrace of ancestors, and the power of stories to hold us together.

También disponible en Español, Club de Lectura Solo para Chismosas.

Primary ISBN: 9780593859766
Publication Date: May 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 10 or older

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Setting: United States (New Mexico)

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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