Book Info:
Halfway to Somewhere by José Pimienta
Genre: Middle Grade Graphic Novel
Publishing Date: February 18, 2025
Synopsis:
New school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent’s divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel.
Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave’s father and older sister will be staying in Mexico…permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce.
As if learning a whole new language wasn’t hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic…and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends.
Jose Pimienta’s stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.
Content warning: parent divorce, family separation
Book Links:
IndieBound: https://bookshop.org/p/books/halfway-to-somewhere-a-graphic-novel-jose-pimienta/21493991
About the Author:
Jo Pi’s almost full name is Jose Pimienta. They reside in Burbank, California where they draw comics, storyboards and sketches for visual development. They have worked with Random House Graphic, Iron Circus Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Disney Digital Network, and more.During their upbringing in the city of Mexicali, Mexico Jo was heavily influenced by animation, music and short stories. After high school, they ventured towards the state of Georgia where they studied at Savannah College of Art and Design.
Author Links:
Website: https://www.josepimienta.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoepi/
Tour Schedule:
@tbrbeyondtours & @thejoepi
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