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Iveliz Explains It All

(Newbery Honor Award Winner)

(Newbery Honor Award Winner)

(Newbery Honor Award Winner)

(Newbery Honor Award Winner)

(Newbery Honor Award Winner)

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Read by Raquel Merediz

By Andrea Beatriz Arango
Read by Raquel Merediz

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    About Iveliz Explains It All

    NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve.

    “Powerful.” —Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of Starfish

    How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening?

    The end of elementary school?
    Worst time of my life.
    And the start of middle school?
    I just wasn’t quite right.
    But this year?
    YO VOY A MI.

    Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz’s year. She’s going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . .

    Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz’s medicine is unnecessary—even though it helps Iveliz feel less sad. But how do you explain your feelings to others when you’re not even sure what’s going on yourself?

    Powerful and compassionate, Andrea Beatriz Arango’s debut navigates mental health, finding your voice, and discovering that those who really love you will stay by your side no matter what.

    About Iveliz Explains It All

    NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve.

    “Powerful.” —Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of Starfish

    How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening?

    The end of elementary school?
    Worst time of my life.
    And the start of middle school?
    I just wasn’t quite right.
    But this year?
    YO VOY A MI.

    Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz’s year. She’s going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . .

    Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz’s medicine is unnecessary—even though it helps Iveliz feel less sad. But how do you explain your feelings to others when you’re not even sure what’s going on yourself?

    Powerful and compassionate, Andrea Beatriz Arango’s debut navigates mental health, finding your voice, and discovering that those who really love you will stay by your side no matter what.

    About Iveliz Explains It All

    NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve.

    “Powerful.” —Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of Starfish

    How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening?

    The end of elementary school?
    Worst time of my life.
    And the start of middle school?
    I just wasn’t quite right.
    But this year?
    YO VOY A MI.

    Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz’s year. She’s going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . .

    Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz’s medicine is unnecessary—even though it helps Iveliz feel less sad. But how do you explain your feelings to others when you’re not even sure what’s going on yourself?

    Powerful and compassionate, Andrea Beatriz Arango’s debut navigates mental health, finding your voice, and discovering that those who really love you will stay by your side no matter what.

    About Iveliz Explains It All

    NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve.

    “Powerful.” —Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of Starfish

    How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening?

    The end of elementary school?
    Worst time of my life.
    And the start of middle school?
    I just wasn’t quite right.
    But this year?
    YO VOY A MI.

    Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz’s year. She’s going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . .

    Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz’s medicine is unnecessary—even though it helps Iveliz feel less sad. But how do you explain your feelings to others when you’re not even sure what’s going on yourself?

    Powerful and compassionate, Andrea Beatriz Arango’s debut navigates mental health, finding your voice, and discovering that those who really love you will stay by your side no matter what.

    About Iveliz Explains It All

    NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve.

    “Powerful.” —Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of Starfish

    How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening?

    The end of elementary school?
    Worst time of my life.
    And the start of middle school?
    I just wasn’t quite right.
    But this year?
    YO VOY A MI.

    Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz’s year. She’s going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . .

    Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz’s medicine is unnecessary—even though it helps Iveliz feel less sad. But how do you explain your feelings to others when you’re not even sure what’s going on yourself?

    Powerful and compassionate, Andrea Beatriz Arango’s debut navigates mental health, finding your voice, and discovering that those who really love you will stay by your side no matter what.

    Listen to a sample from Iveliz Explains It All

    About Andrea Beatriz Arango

    Andrea Beatriz Arango is the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and is a former public school teacher with almost a decade of teaching experience. Andrea now writes the types… More about Andrea Beatriz Arango

    About Andrea Beatriz Arango

    Andrea Beatriz Arango is the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and is a former public school teacher with almost a decade of teaching experience. Andrea now writes the types… More about Andrea Beatriz Arango

    About Andrea Beatriz Arango

    Andrea Beatriz Arango is the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and is a former public school teacher with almost a decade of teaching experience. Andrea now writes the types… More about Andrea Beatriz Arango

    About Andrea Beatriz Arango

    Andrea Beatriz Arango is the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and is a former public school teacher with almost a decade of teaching experience. Andrea now writes the types… More about Andrea Beatriz Arango

    About Andrea Beatriz Arango

    Andrea Beatriz Arango is the Newbery Honor-winning author of Iveliz Explains It All. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and is a former public school teacher with almost a decade of teaching experience. Andrea now writes the types… More about Andrea Beatriz Arango

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Sep 12, 2023 | 288 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 10-14 years | ISBN 9780593564004

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 13, 2022 | 272 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 10-14 years | ISBN 9780593563977

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 13, 2022 | 272 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 10-14 years | ISBN 9780593563984

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 13, 2022 | 272 Pages | 10-14 years | ISBN 9780593563991

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $23.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 13, 2022 | 203 Minutes | 10-14 years | ISBN 9780593611913

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    Praise

    SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award Winner
    Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
    YALSA Best Book for Young Adults
    ALSC Notable Children’s Book
    CCBC Choices Selection

    “A lyrical, vital, and spunky debut about mental health, grief, and the healing power of self-love. A must read.” —Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like Me

    ★ ”Superbly woven; a bold, deep portrayal of a young voice who needs to be heard.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    ★     “A compassionate, stirring story that readers will not forget.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    ★ “A candid narrative told in quick-moving, rapport-like verse, made accessible by Iveliz’s sarcastically funny, authentically tween voice.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “A great reminder that no one is truly alone.” —Booklist

    “Relatable and powerful. . . . Iveliz’s first-person account amplifies the need for finding one’s voice and asking for help at any age.” —The Horn Book

    “Deeply moving and honest.” —CCBC Choices

    Awards

    John Newbery Medal HONOR 2023

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