★ "With a vivid color palette, Parra's acrylic and digital illustrations bring warmth and brightness to Genhart's story, which smoothly incorporates Spanish words and phrases within the text."--
The Horn Book, Starred Review ★ "[An] emotionally tinged bilingual picture book. . . . Genhart's musing first-person text seamlessly switches between the languages. . . . Parra's layered acrylics employ letters and patterns in scenes of home and school, portraying figures of various skin tones throughout this significant glimpse into one child's claiming of their heritage."--
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review ★ "Genhart's moving picture book tugs at heartstrings. . . . evokes deep feelings of joy and pride in cultural and linguistic heritage. Parra's visually striking artwork uses bold colors and lines to create a backdrop full of visual context clues and cultural representation."--
Booklist, Starred Review ★ "A measured reckoning with an oft-overlooked period in U.S. history, Genhart and Parra's poignant collaboration explores the echoes of generational trauma and the power of societal change and hope. . . . The splendid, textured acrylic-based artwork is rich and vibrant. . . .
Tenderly tremendous."
--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review ★ "A powerful picture book. . . . Short, simple, and powerful sentences make the text perfect for reading aloud or independently. Parra's distinctive style shines in the illustrations with many thoughtful details that will keep readers engaged."
--School Library Journal, Starred Review
"The art's childlike draftsmanship gives the story a tactile and cozy feeling. . . ."
--The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
