Jose Pimienta Livres

"When Pearl runs away from her abusive father, she has nowhere to go--until she stumbles upon a disguise that gives her the key to a new identity. Reborn as a boy named Soupy, she hitches her star to Ramshackle, a hobo who takes her under his wing. Ramshackle's kindness and protection go a long way toward helping Soupy heal from her difficult past. But he has his own demons to wrestle with, and he'll need Soupy just as much as she needs him. Two misfits with no place to call home take a train-hopping journey from the cold heartbreak of their Eastern homes to the sunny promise of California in this Depression-era coming-of-age tale"--

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS • A critically acclaimed graphic novel with rave reviews about this timely story featuring middle school twins living on the Mexico-US border and trying to discover exactly who they are – together or apart.“Transcendentally good.” —Kirkus Reviews , starred reviewBeing twins means having a best friend forever . . . But when one goes to middle school in Mexico and the other across the border in California, can that bond withstand the distance? Luis Fernando is staying local in Mexicali, Mexico, while Luisa Teresa crosses the border every day so she can go to a private school in Calexico, California. As they try to embrace new experiences close to and far from home, the twins hit like making new friends and navigating school pressure without the other one for support. Fernando and Teresa finally have the chance to stand on their . . . isn’t that what the always wanted?A unique and timely story about siblings, middle school, and peer pressure from rising star Jose Pimienta, Twin Cities is at once a relatable contemporary story and much-needed window into an experience so many kids can relate to but has rarely been seen in children’s graphic novels."From start to finish, Twin Cities is a superbly crafted work of art and emotion that marks Pimienta as a creator to watch." — BookPage , starred review

Beatriz embarks on a magical journey to compose the perfect song to liberate her grandfather's soul, confronting the challenges of creative passion and the potential consequences of obsession. This captivating YA graphic novel blends fantasy with emotional depth, appealing to readers who enjoy rich storytelling and vibrant illustrations, reminiscent of works like The Prince and the Dressmaker and Level Up.

Filled with music, passion, supernatural secrets, and family, Jose Pimienta's Suncatcher brings to life a contemporary story of a girl growng up in Mexicali, with a supernatural twist and a lot of music. Beatriz loves music. More than her school -- more than her friends -- and definitely more than her homework. After Beatriz discovers that her grandfather's soul is trapped in his guitar, she becomes determined to get him out. But the only way to free him is to play the perfect song -- his perfect song, a song that he never actually wrote down. Fixated on freeing her grandfather, music slowly consumes Beatriz's life. Soon she finds her self growing obsessed with perfection at the expense of her friendships, her band, and her health. Beatriz won't let anything stop her. Even if it means losing everything else.

The story explores the journey of twins Luis Fernando and Luisa Teresa as they navigate their identities and the significance of their sibling bond after being separated into different middle schools. This experience challenges them to understand themselves individually and the impact of their relationship on their growth.

Adjusting to life in Kansas proves challenging for Ave, who navigates a new school and family dynamics after their mother and younger brother relocate from Mexico amidst their parents' divorce. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the emotional turmoil of family separation, as Ave learns to cope with change and find their place in a different culture while grappling with the complexities of their family's situation.