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Speak Up, Santiago!

(A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)

(A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)

(A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)

(A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)

By Julio Anta
Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

By Julio Anta
Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

By Julio Anta
Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

By Julio Anta
Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

By Julio Anta
Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

By Julio Anta
Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

By Julio Anta
Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

By Julio Anta
Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

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Mar 04, 2025 | ISBN 9780593651636 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Speak Up, Santiago!

    Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity—just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series!

    How can you speak up if you don’t have the words?


    Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela’s delicious food, exploring! There’s just one problem—Santi doesn’t speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There’s Sol (she’s a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi’s unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro’s brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can’t help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can’t keep up?! Does that mean he’s not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships…and the chance to play in HIlliside’s summer soccer tournament?!

    Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love—look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon!

    “A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other.”—Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series

    “I’ll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!” —Raul the Third,illustrator of Stuntboy

    “A perfect read.”—Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces

    About Speak Up, Santiago!

    Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity—just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series!

    How can you speak up if you don’t have the words?


    Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela’s delicious food, exploring! There’s just one problem—Santi doesn’t speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There’s Sol (she’s a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi’s unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro’s brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can’t help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can’t keep up?! Does that mean he’s not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships…and the chance to play in HIlliside’s summer soccer tournament?!

    Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love—look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon!

    “A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other.”—Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series

    “I’ll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!” —Raul the Third,illustrator of Stuntboy

    “A perfect read.”—Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces

    About Speak Up, Santiago!

    Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity—just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series!

    How can you speak up if you don’t have the words?


    Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela’s delicious food, exploring! There’s just one problem—Santi doesn’t speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There’s Sol (she’s a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi’s unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro’s brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can’t help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can’t keep up?! Does that mean he’s not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships…and the chance to play in HIlliside’s summer soccer tournament?!

    Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love—look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon!

    “A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other.”—Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series

    “I’ll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!” —Raul the Third,illustrator of Stuntboy

    “A perfect read.”—Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces

    About Speak Up, Santiago!

    Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity—just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series!

    How can you speak up if you don’t have the words?


    Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela’s delicious food, exploring! There’s just one problem—Santi doesn’t speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There’s Sol (she’s a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi’s unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro’s brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can’t help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can’t keep up?! Does that mean he’s not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships…and the chance to play in HIlliside’s summer soccer tournament?!

    Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love—look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon!

    “A fun graphic novel about learning to understand each other.”—Kayla Miller, creator of the Click Series

    “I’ll say it in both Spanish and English! I love this book! Me encanta este libro!” —Raul the Third,illustrator of Stuntboy

    “A perfect read.”—Kat Fajardo, creator of Miss Quinces

    About Julio Anta

    Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, Florida. He currently resides in New York City where he works to tell  stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. He is best known for his comic… More about Julio Anta

    About Gabi Mendez

    Gabi Mendez is a queer Mexican-American comics artist and illustrator. Originally from San Pedro, California, Gabi is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the sequential art master’s program at SCAD. Gabi made her graphic novel debut with… More about Gabi Mendez

    About Julio Anta

    Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, Florida. He currently resides in New York City where he works to tell  stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. He is best known for his comic… More about Julio Anta

    About Gabi Mendez

    Gabi Mendez is a queer Mexican-American comics artist and illustrator. Originally from San Pedro, California, Gabi is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the sequential art master’s program at SCAD. Gabi made her graphic novel debut with… More about Gabi Mendez

    About Julio Anta

    Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, Florida. He currently resides in New York City where he works to tell  stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. He is best known for his comic… More about Julio Anta

    About Gabi Mendez

    Gabi Mendez is a queer Mexican-American comics artist and illustrator. Originally from San Pedro, California, Gabi is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the sequential art master’s program at SCAD. Gabi made her graphic novel debut with… More about Gabi Mendez

    About Julio Anta

    Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, Florida. He currently resides in New York City where he works to tell  stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. He is best known for his comic… More about Julio Anta

    About Gabi Mendez

    Gabi Mendez is a queer Mexican-American comics artist and illustrator. Originally from San Pedro, California, Gabi is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the sequential art master’s program at SCAD. Gabi made her graphic novel debut with… More about Gabi Mendez

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $13.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    Mar 04, 2025 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593651636

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    Mar 04, 2025 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593651643

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $24.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    Mar 04, 2025 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593651650

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 04, 2025 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593651667

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    Praise

    “An honest take on seeking acceptance and striving to fit in.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Themes of celebrating one’s culture, battling insecurity, and finding self-confidence permeate this vibrantly colorful narrative, a bright start to a promising series.” —Publishers Weekly

    “A love note to bilingual kids, this story empowers them to feel secure in their identities and the bond of family and community.” —Booklist

    “[T]his graphic novel might serve as a mirror for students who feel caught between cultural expectations….An enjoyable story about learning Spanish and much more.” —School Library Journal

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