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Maizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee

Maizy Chen like Pedro Martin had to leave home and go see their grandfather. While in Last Chance, Minnesota Maizy learns more about her family and culture. Touching on similar themes about family, racism, and discovery. Maizy Chen is great read for those who enjoyed Mexikid.

Kira Kira By Cynthia Kadohata

Published in 2012, Kira-Kira tells the story of Japanese Americans as they try to find their palce in the deep south of America. Main character Katie feels the pressure from her hardworking parents to do well in school, so that she can do better than working in the chicken factories. Together with her sister Lynn they try to find the Kira-Kira (sparkles) to life in Georgia as they face problems due to cultural identity, racism, and illness to find that American dream in 1950 America.

The History of Mexico by Ahoy publishing

Througout Mexikid Pedro Martin learns more about his culture and Mexico's history though his sister Lila. If after hearing Lila share those facts made you want to learn more. This book by Ahoy publishers has facts about Mexico from during the time of the Aztecs to the present day.

Kids Britannica:The Mexican Revolution

During the roadtrip Pedro learned about his Abuelo and his contribution to the Mexican Revolution of 1910. The link below will take you to Kids Britannica where you can discover more about what Abuelo was a part of.

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Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

Frizzy like Mexikid is a story told in the graphic novel format, and while another Pura Belpre winner. Readers will find yet another heartwarming story of acceptance and self discovery; as main character Marlene learns to accept herself for who she is including her frizzy hair.

A Mexican Cookbook for kids (From Around the World) by Rosemary Hankin

Want to learn how to make more of the food from Mexikid? Checkout this cookbook that contains recipes of local specialites from all around Mexico.

Vincente Fernandez

Want to know more about who Martin dubs as the "American Fonz", and get a hiarcut to match him? Vincente Fernandez who passed away in 2021 left behind a huge legacy in Ranchero Music. Click on the link to learn little about this singing legend.

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