Cisneros, Ernesto

Pura Belpré Award–winning Cisneros’s sophomore effort gets undoubtedly boosted from this dynamic veteran narrator duo.

At every turn, Isaac and Marco support each other in this affirming story of basketball, middle school, friendship, and family, and choosing kindness and determination over easy cowardice or cruelty. Highly recommended for school and public libraries.

In a time full of divisiveness and unknowns, this resonant title will inspire young readers to make a difference, no matter the hardships they face.