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Really good middle grade audiobook, read by the author. Tackles many issues: ADHD, immigration, school redistricting, absent parent, gender roles, etc. As pictured on the cover, the main character Emilia learns to weld while helping her dad fix up a car in the family's auto shop (although this is not really the main part of the plot).

Girls who weld, I'm up for it. I can weld. Just very badly.

Out August 6

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*coming 8/6/19* MG read -addresses a PLETHORA of social issues-( ADHD, immigration, PTSD, Socio-economic divisions, cultural traditions/gender expectations, whew.) Yet, Cartaya handles them objectively via thoughtful characters, a sweet story, and timely lens. I loved Arturo—this book did not have the same lively pace, and its exposition took a while to build. Overall, an enjoyable, relevant story that could bring up some great discussions.

This book is absolutely amazing, and I have so many good things to say. I love that it brings attention to neurodiveristy, PTSD, and immigration issues/laws. This book covers some big issues and it does so in a way that is accessible to middle grade readers and get them thinking about what is going on in their world. I'm looking forward to reading other books by Cartaya. #mglit #middlegradelit #readinginthemiddle

Thank you @penguinkids for this free review copy of #eachtinyspark by @phcartaya coming out in August! This is going to fill so many readers‘ needs! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars for me and only because I know zero Spanish so that was tough for me but it also stretched me and I loved having to do something new as a reader!