"A charming tale of belonging and familial connection beyond language barriers. Beautifully drawn and relatable depictions of bilingual struggles, I wish I read this as a kid. A must-read story!"

"¡Ay, Mija! is full of everything I love about a Christine Suggs comic. Their work magically exudes a sense of warmth and calm, even when exploring difficult or complicated topics. Snippets of introspection about cultural identity and family trauma are interspersed with vivid, effective world-building, and the love Suggs has for their family and heritage is palpable. I've only been to Mexico once, but ¡Ay, Mija! made me want to return as soon as possible."--Tyler Feder, creator of Dancing at the Pity Party

"A great exploration of what it's like to narrow the gap when being part of a diaspora group and what it means to belong somewhere and love every part of it, the good and the complicated."--Barbara Perez Marquez, co-author of The Cardboard Kingdom

"Suggs' debut soars as a tender, honest, comfortingly queer coming of age tale wrapped in a love letter to their Mexican heritage. To read it feels like a warm hug."--Rose Bousamra, illustrator of the forthcoming Frizzy, by Claribel A. Ortega

"It's magical to see a book I had nothing to do with capture my life as a Mexican-Texan so perfectly. Everything Christine Suggs felt I have felt, too. From the food to sight seeing, this book is a lovely slice of life on vacation."--Yehudi Mercado, creator of Chunky and Sci-Fu

"An absolutely heartwarming and vibrant story of belonging, family, and the meaning of home. This book is a treasure."--Julie Murphy, New York Times Bestselling author of Dumplin

"Suggs delves into a topic that many teens in multicultural families go through. . . . A warm and honest coming-of-age story about self-love and self-discovery."--Booklist

"A sweet and memorable story of growth and self-discovery."--Kirkus

"A deep reflection on family and the difficulties of growing up, making art, fearing their own sexuality, and judging their body...pair with Liz Montague's Maybe An Artist."--BCCB

"Via a limited blue and orange color palette that mimics Mexican Talavera pottery traditions, Suggs tackles themes of sexuality, cultural identity, and body image with understanding and heart."--Publishers Weekly

*"Chrístine's navigation of their identity will resonate with teens who feel insecure and find belonging difficult. An accessible graphic novel for high schoolers seeking a character they can relate to and a safe space to read about mixed heritage and identity."--SLJ, starred review

"This engaging graphic memoir . . . poignantly highlights the journey of self-discovery that so many young people experience--often in silence--growing up in the U.S. as the children of mixed families."--The Horn Book