Julián Is a Mermaid

Julián Is a MermaidIn 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

there is a company that’s found a loophole

and clear in the face of a wrenchingly painful journey

has died in prison

reeling from a recent discovery

and reread

and Emira is furious and humiliated

She’s still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor—and while the affair is brief

In between ghostly moans and spectral staff

“[Coates] is intellectually fearless

This meeting redirected LeBlanc’s reporting

as a young man in Maine

and a bear and cub begin their day together