{"product_id":"twin-cities-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","title":"Twin Cities: (A Graphic Novel) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJose Pimienta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOUR 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Transcendentally good.\"\u003ci\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeing 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 obstacles: 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA unique and timely story about siblings, middle school, and peer pressure from rising star Jose Pimienta, \u003ci\u003eTwin Cities\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"From start to finish, \u003ci\u003eTwin Cities\u003c\/i\u003e is a superbly crafted work of art and emotion that marks Pimienta as a creator to watch.\" --\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJose Pimiento was raised in Mexicali, Baja California and now resides in Los Angeles, CA where they work on comics and storyboards for animation and film. \u003ci\u003eSuncatcher \u003c\/i\u003ewas their debut author\/illustrator graphic novel. \u003ci\u003eTwin Cities\u003c\/i\u003e is their first middle-grade graphic novel. In their stories, they focus on the importance of Latinx culture and the experience of growing up on the border.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.1 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766634873120,"sku":"9780593180631","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0b28d39baa7df0d6734ecb233a0268b8_d52dc9db-b63e-4353-8f63-e83f05c52fae.webp?v=1780295926","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/twin-cities-a-graphic-novel-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}