Welcome to the ACM 2024 Book Club resource page. Here, you will find photos, links, and resources about Pedro Martín’s book, Mexikid.
If you are a Tacoma Public School student who would like to read the book and participate in our book club, please reach out to your librarian. Copies of the book are in each school’s library, and the librarian can assist you in joining the Teams links for discussions.
Important Dates
October 3 – November 7th | Our club will meet virtually on Teams from 3:00 – 3:30pm.
November 7th | Join our last virtual discussion as we welcome the author, Pedro Martín, for a virtual question and answer session!
November 16, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm | Finish Line Celebration at LeMay for TPS students and up to 4 additional family members.
Mexikid – Book Description
Pedro Martín has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito—his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn’t mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough! Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache. Along the way, Pedro finally connects with his abuelito and learns what it means to grow up and find his grito.
Chapter Breakdown
October 3 | Introductions and an overview of this year’s book club, including important dates to meet the author!
October 10 | Chapters 1-7
October 17 | Chapters 8-12
October 24 | Chapters 13-17
October 31 | Chapters 18-20 & end of memoir/acknowledgements
November 7 | Q & A with Pedro Martín
Finish Line Celebration | November 16, 11 am – 3 pm
Free admission to registered TPS students and their families (up to 4 additional members).
Questions? Reach out to your school’s Librarian or email the Museum at: [email protected].