Merci Suárez Can't Dance
Readers rate it 4.5 (2 on Hardcover)
384 pages · Released Apr 6, 2021 · Candlewick
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Merci Suárez Can't Dance is a contemporary middle-grade novel that explores identity, belonging, and family dynamics with warmth and humor. The story addresses real challenges like bullying, cultural identity, and social anxiety while celebrating resilience and self-acceptance. Though there are mild language elements and some emotional difficulties, the book is fundamentally affirming and age-appropriate for upper elementary and middle school readers.
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ISBN 9780763690502 · Candlewick