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A funny, relatable middle school drama about two Colombian American girls who have always been BFFs - until sixth grade turns everything upside down.. Luchy Zapata is starting middle school, and she's muy excited. She and her two best friends, Cami and Mateo, will finally be at the same school. Luchy and Mateo will be in art class together, and she and Cami can try out for the same soccer team! As long as they're all together, Luchy can handle anything. But Cami has been acting weird ever since she got back from visiting family in Colombia. She's making new, "cool" friends who just seem mean. And suddenly, everything about Luchy and Mateo is too immature for her. Luchy is determined to help Cami remember how special their friendship is. They've been BFFs their whole lives, and that can't just disappear in a poof of glitter! But .
About the Author
Alexandra Alessandri is the award-winning author of Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela! (Albert Whitman) , Isabel and Her Colores go to School (Sleeping Bear Press) , and the forthcoming middle grade fantasy The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía (Atheneum Books for Young Readers/S&S, 2023) . The daughter of Colombian immigrants, she is also a former associate professor of English, a writer for Curriculum Associates, and a poet, with some of her work appearing in The Acentos Review, Rio Grande Review, Atlanta Review, and Young Adult Review Network. Alexandra lives in Florida with her husband and son.
