Globusz Books · Author
Matt de la Peña is represented in the Globusz Books library by 3 reviewed books. This page brings those summaries together so readers can compare the author’s available work before choosing what to read.
Source: Globusz Books reviewed catalog.
Reviewed summary
Danny Lopez has a fastball that could turn heads but struggles to find where he belongs—between his white upbringing and his Mexican heritage. This isn’t just a baseball story; it’s a raw look at identity caught in the middle, where family ties are complicated and fitting in feels impossible. Can a summer in National City help Danny figure out who he really is?
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Milo spends his subway rides sketching strangers and imagining their lives, but his assumptions are about to get complicated. This story peels back the surface to explore how little we really know about the people around us. Can a child’s imagination teach us a thing or two about empathy and connection?
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CJ rides the city bus with his grandmother, Nana, wrestling with why their life isn’t as flashy as his friend’s. Instead of brushing off his questions, Nana reveals how to find beauty and gratitude in the everyday. This isn’t a shiny, sugar-coated tale—it’s a real look at community, perspective, and the small moments that make life rich.
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