Tumble
Written by Celia C. Pérez
Published by Kokila
Twelve-year-old Adela “Addie” Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she’s ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and a big school theater performance on her mind, everything suddenly feels like it’s moving too fast. She has a million questions, and the first is about the young man in the photo she found hidden away in her mother’s things.
Addie’s sleuthing takes her to a New Mexico ranch, and her world expands to include the legendary Bravos: Rosie and Pancho, her paternal grandparents and former professional wrestlers; Eva and Maggie, her older identical twin cousins who love to spar in and out of the ring; Uncle Mateo, whose lucha couture and advice are unmatched; and Manny, her biological father, who’s in the midst of a career comeback. As luchadores, the Bravos’s legacy is strong. But being part of a family is so much harder–it’s about showing up, taking off your mask, and working through challenges together.
Primary ISBN: 9780593325179
Publication Date: August 2022
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 9 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Adoption, Audiobook, Award Winner: Youth Media Awards 2023, Coming of Age, Cross-Group Friendship, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Parents, Genre: Action Adventure, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Sports, Starred Review
Setting: United States (New Mexico)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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