Iveliz Explains It All

Iveliz Explains It All follows seventh-grader Iveliz, a Puerto Rican girl in the United States who is determined to make this her best year ever — new friend, no trouble, help her abuela Mimi settle in from Puerto Rico — but who keeps getting derailed by a temper she doesn't fully understand and a family that doesn't believe her ADHD medication is necessary. Told in Andrea Beatriz Arango's sharp, funny novel-in-verse, Iveliz's story navigates mental health, grief, cultural identity, and learning to ask for help with humor, rawness, and enormous heart. This Newbery Honor Award-winning debut is an outstanding choice for students because it offers authentic representation of a Puerto Rican girl managing ADHD and mental health while celebrating family, community, and the courage to speak up for yourself.

Publishing Details

Author : Andrea Beatriz Arango

Illustrator : Alyssa Bermudez

Author Nationality : Puerto Rico

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 288

Size: 5.5 x 8.3 inches

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Hispanic Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness, Family, About POC, Identity, Social Emotions