• Mr. Richards' 2019 Summer Reading Pick
     
    Merci Suárez Changes Gears 
    written by Meg Medina, published by Candlewick Press

     

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    Using humor and grace, Merci, a charming and plucky protagonist, cycles through life’s challenges with the support of her intergenerational family. This richly nuanced novel tackles the complexity of navigating a multicultural identity amidst changing family dynamics. 

    “Meg Medina’s warm and honest novel masterfully depicts one Cuban-American family’s life with authenticity and empathy,” said Newbery Medal Committee Chair Ellen M. Riordan.