This story is culturally relevant, and timely, even if set in 2016. The family story was interesting and complex. The characters were believable. The Colombian Spanish and word usage felt authentic.

It was very realistic and can be relatable to some readers. There are many people who don't know much about their heritage and they themselves decide to change that just like Iggy does. On top of getting Iggy's story, we get his new friend's story and her struggles as a person who is not a citizen. The 2016 election impacted many people in real life, and through this book, we see how the elections of that year affected not only adults, but teenagers as well. The reader gets to experience that election through the eyes of teens.
The art style really captured my eye too. Good book!

As I begin my review, I want to thank Netgalley, Jorge Aguirre and First second for an arc in exchange for an honest review!

Iggy (Ignacio) is a Ohio-Born Columbian teen living in 2016 and trying to find his way and his identity in this heavy yet heartwarming graphic novel.

He stumbles, quite literally with learning Spanish and happens upon his Abuelito who acts as a spirit guide, with some mishaps along the way.

Themes include: family, racial and cultural identity, immigration and politics.

This graphic novel ended on a heartwarming note, and I recommend it for high school students.

What a beautiful book! This is a very powerful story about reconnecting with your heritage. I would highly recommend this to my students as this the perfect book for a bilingual class.

My favorite part was when the ancestors included indigenous people and even the colonizers because that is our reality as South Americans.