3.5

Lupe Wong Won’t Dance

Donna Barba Higuera
Book
January
2023

Review:

I liked this book, and it is a great, diverse book for kids. I am a little too old to fully enjoy it, but it really explored various cultures. I have not read a children’s book in so long, and I forget how character-based they are. Lupe was the main character, and every other character clearly revolved around her. It made me fall out of the story at some points. But either way, it was a fun read, and I would recommend this for others to read.

Trigger Warnings:
mentions of a deceased parent, bullying, instances of racism

Synopsis From Book:

Lupe Wong is going to be the first female pitcher in the Major Leagues. She's also championed causes her whole young life. Some worthy…like expanding the options for race on school tests beyond just a few bubbles. And some not so much…like complaining to the BBC about the length between Doctor Who seasons. Lupe needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who's Chinacan/Mexinese just like her. So when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in gym? Obviously she's not gonna let that slide.
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