"A warm NYC slice of life about taking a leap of faith." - Deb JJ Lee, author of In Limbo "With a beautiful color palette and bold lines, this is a beautiful story about class, the immigrant experience, and how hard it is to balance your parents' dreams with your own." - Christine Suggs, author of ¡Ay, Mija! "A heartfelt coming-of-age story that captures the growing pains of venturing beyond the boundaries of family life--while still finding a place within it." - Sarah Mai, author of Freshman Year " Second Generation Blues is for anyone who's balanced on the tight rope between their parents' expectations and their own ambitions." - Mary Shyne, author of You and Me on Repeat "Through sun-basked shades, scratchy lines, and raw and vulnerable emotion, Anta's words and Dryer's illustrations pair perfectly together to depict a hectic summer in the World's Borough." - Andi Porretta, author of Ready or Not "A vibrant, heartfelt coming-of-age story about the messy magic of teenage summers." - Pablo Leon, award-winning author of Silenced Voices "This story lives at the delightful crossroads of mouthwatering Cuban food, tough immigrant parents, and trying to live your best teen life." - Jorge Aguirre, author of Call Me Iggy "A thoughtful, hopeful, and real about the struggle to find yourself without losing yourself.

" - Victoria Evans, author of The History of Everything.