They Call Me Güero by David Bowles5/25/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The author’s deep consideration of Joanna and the other characters is a real delight and results in a story that feels rich in scope. ![]() This rich verse novel utilizes Güero’s humorous, witty voice to the fullest via varied poetic forms. Wanting to use his privilege for good, Güero organizes a protest on behalf of Joanna’s father, but the ensuing scrutiny tests Güero, his relationship with Joanna, and his community. Tensions flare between Güero and Joanna and even among Güero’s friends. As her father’s fate takes a toll on Joanna, Güero grapples with dealing with his new teachers. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid. Güero even starts a band with los Bobbys! Eventually, fall arrives, and with it, eighth grade-and a drastic change as Joanna’s father falls victim to a U.S. As summer unfurls, there are hangouts between Güero y los Bobbys and Joanna y las Morras, and Joanna carefully opens up to Güero. From sharing their first kiss to meeting her parents during an awkward dinner, Güero commits to being the best boyfriend he can be. Seventh grade is ending, and Güero’s budding romance with Joanna is getting serious. In Bowles’ superb companion novel to They Call Me Güero (2018), young poet Güero’s social consciousness unfolds as he navigates his first romantic relationship with the fiercely intelligent Joanna. ![]()
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