A young adult graphic novel about Iggy, a Colombian American teen who gets help from his grandfather's ghost to win over his crush.
Ignacio Garcia—or Iggy as he urges you to call him—is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen who's got a pretty easygoing life . . . for now. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy's world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers. As Iggy stresses over how to get Marisol to like him, his grandfather comes to the rescue. The thing is, not only is his abuelito dead but he also gives terrible love advice. The worst. And so, with his ghost abuelito's meddling, Iggy's life begins to unravel as he sets off on a journey of self-discovery.
Call Me Iggy tells the story of Iggy searching for his place in his family, his school, his community, and his country.
Full-color illustrations were drawn on a Cintiq in Photoshop and on an iPad Pro in Procreate.
Topics Colombian American families. Ghosts. Paranormal. Grandfathers. High schools. Interpersonal relations.
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2024-02-12
JLG Release Date Aug 2024
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Graphic Novels High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Graphic Novels High Plus
Graphic Novels High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Book-length narratives presented in comic book style, graphic novels foster both visual and verbal comprehension skills while exposing readers to interesting dialogue and satire, as well as affirming diversity. These unique books, some of them only published in softcover, are ideal for attracting reluctant readers and introducing them to literature they might not encounter otherwise. You may find that the 14 books in this category will turn your reluctant readers into eager readers.
14 books per Year
$302.40 per Year
Interests
Diversity, Fiction, High Interest/Reluctant Reader, Nonfiction, Struggling Readers, Novels