Miosotis Flores Never Forgets
Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College of Education
Perfect for fans of Meg Medina and Barbara O'Connor, this heartfelt novel about family, pets, and other things we hold close is one that you'll never forget.
Miosotis Flores is excited about three things: fostering rescue dogs, goofy horror movies, and her sister Amarilis's upcoming wedding. School? Not on that list. But her papi cares about school more than anything else, so they strike a deal: If Miosotis improves her grades in two classes, she can adopt a dog of her own in the summer.
Miosotis dives into her schoolwork, and into nurturing a fearful little pup called Freckles. Could he become her forever dog? At the same time, she notices Amarilis behaving strangely--wearing thick clothes in springtime, dropping her friends in favor of her fiancé, even avoiding Miosotis and the rest of their family.
When she finally discovers her sister's secret, Miosotis faces some difficult choices. What do you do if someone is in danger, but doesn't want your help? When should you ask for support, and when should you try to handle things on your own? And what ultimately matters most--what Miosotis wants, or what's right for the ones she loves?
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Hilda Eunice Burgos is the author of the middle-grade novels Ana María Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle and Miosotis Flores Never Forgets and the picture book The Cot in the Living Room. The daughter of Dominican immigrants, she lives with her family near Philadelphia, where she works as an environmental lawyer. Please visit her website at hildaeuniceburgos.com.
Praise for Ana María Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle:
An ALA Notable Children's Book
A NPR Best Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
"An engaging, character-driven story... An authentic representation of an immigrant, middle-class Latinx family who values education, community, and family and stays true to their roots." -- School Library Journal, starred review
"Burgos's characters have depth, and the community she portrays is complex, warm, and very real. Themes of socio-economic disparities, bilingualism, and straddling of two cultures are brought effortlessly and realistically into the story. Readers will find places in their hearts for this strong and multifaceted character." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A poignant tale of learning how to help those you love. " -- Kirkus Reviews
"[Burgos] crafts a character who is thoughtful and true to herself, creating a satisfying story arc in which the protagonist determines her own potential." -- The Horn Book
"Miosotis Flores Never Forgets is a profound and heartwrenching book that can help kick-start conversations on ... heavy and complicated issues." -- Booklist
"Burgos builds a believable world in which strength of character is complex and contextual, deftly interweaving realities of racism and misogyny. " -- Publishers Weekly
"This title provides a tremendous exploration of complex topics which allows readers to see the effects of abuse and the dangers of keeping silent firsthand. " -- School Library Connection
Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College of Education
Carolyn W. Field Award honor
