Title
Speak Up, Santiago!: (A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)
Price
$13.99
Available In Store
Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity--just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series! How can you speak up if you don't have the words?
Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem--Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can't help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can't keep up?! Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships...and the chance to play in HIlliside's summer soccer tournament?! Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love--look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon! "A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other."--Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series "I'll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!" --Raul the Third, illustrator of Stuntboy "A perfect read."--Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces
Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem--Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can't help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can't keep up?! Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships...and the chance to play in HIlliside's summer soccer tournament?! Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love--look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon! "A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other."--Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series "I'll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!" --Raul the Third, illustrator of Stuntboy "A perfect read."--Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces
SKU
9780593651636
Speak Up, Santiago!: (A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)
$13.99
Available In Store
Description
Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity--just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series! How can you speak up if you don't have the words?
Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem--Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can't help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can't keep up?! Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships...and the chance to play in HIlliside's summer soccer tournament?! Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love--look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon! "A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other."--Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series "I'll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!" --Raul the Third, illustrator of Stuntboy "A perfect read."--Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces
Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem--Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can't help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can't keep up?! Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships...and the chance to play in HIlliside's summer soccer tournament?! Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love--look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon! "A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other."--Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series "I'll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!" --Raul the Third, illustrator of Stuntboy "A perfect read."--Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces
Description
Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity--just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series! How can you speak up if you don't have the words?
Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem--Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can't help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can't keep up?! Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships...and the chance to play in HIlliside's summer soccer tournament?! Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love--look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon! "A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other."--Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series "I'll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!" --Raul the Third, illustrator of Stuntboy "A perfect read."--Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces
Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem--Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can't help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can't keep up?! Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships...and the chance to play in HIlliside's summer soccer tournament?! Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love--look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon! "A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other."--Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series "I'll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!" --Raul the Third, illustrator of Stuntboy "A perfect read."--Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces
ISBN
9780593651636
Publisher
Publication Date
March 4, 2025
Binding
Paperback
Item Condition
New
Illustrator
Gabi Mendez
Language
English
Ages
8-12
Pages
224
Series
Hillside Valley
Keywords
Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Hispanic & Latino; Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Adolescence & Coming of Age
