The Other Half of Happy
Rebecca Balcárcel
Twelve-year-old Quijana is biracial and trying to make sense of changes in her Texas family as she prepares to begin seventh grade. Her mother works late, while her father begins reaching toward his Guatemalan roots despite never teaching Quijana Spanish. Quijana worries about fitting in and senses that her parents are keeping secrets, especially as her younger brother Memito becomes increasingly difficult to reach. Her story explores Guatemalan heritage alongside family struggles and the challenges of school.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
