A Booklist Editors’ Choice

wide world

she'll feel like she's afraid to be herself

Why am I not dead

and — best of all as far as Elliot is concerned — mermaids

Julián Is a Mermaid Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Romance A Booklist Editors’ ChoiceIn an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julin notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julin gets home, daydreaming of the magic hes seen, all he can think about is dressing up just