Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish

A signpost with Springfield PA pointed to the right while San Juan is pointed to the left.
Pablo Cartaya

After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico to visit relatives they do not remember or have never met, and while there Marcus starts searching for his father, who left their family ten years ago and is somewhere on the island.

Award Years
2020-2021
Award Category
SC Junior Book Award