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Seventh grade is going to be a real trial for Merci Surez. For science she's got no-nonsense Mr. Ellis, who expects her to be a smart as her brother, Roli. She's been assigned to co-manage the tiny school store with Wilson Bellevue, a boy she barely knows, but whom she might actually like. And she's tangling again with classmate Edna Santos, who is bossier and more obnoxious than ever now that she is in charge of the annual Heart Ball. One thing is for sure, though: Merci Surez can't dance - not at the Heart Ball or anywhere else. Dancing makes her almost as queasy as love does, especially now that Ta Ins, her merengue-teaching aunt, has a new man in her life. Unfortunately, Merci can't seem to avoid love or dance for very long. She used to talk about everything with her grandfather, Lolo, but with his Alzheimer's getting worse each day, whom can she trust to help her make sense of all the new things happening in her life The Surez family is back in a touching, funny story about growing up and discovering love's many forms, including how we learn to love and believe in ourselves.
About the Author
Meg Medina is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author who writes books for young readers of all ages. Her works have been called "lyrical," "heart-warming," and "must-haves for every library collection." She is the 2019 winner of the Newbery medal for MERCI SUAREZ CHANGES GEARS and a two-time winner of the Pura Belpré award, in 2016 (honor) for her picture book, MANGO, ABUELA AND ME, and in 2014 (fiction medal) for her young adult novel, YAQUI DELGADO WANTS TO KICK YOUR ASS. With humor and honesty, Meg's books explore kids, culture, and family, as seen through the eyes of young people. She lives with her family in Richmond, Virginia. Connect with Meg at www.megmedina.com (Photo credit Sonya Sones)
