Chunky

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Yehudi Mercado, Yehudi Mercado

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English

Katherine Tegen Books
20 October 2021

Family & home stories (Children's&YA); Humorous stories (Children's&YA); Magic; Humorous Fantasy; Urban Fantasy; Graphic Novel; Kids

In this full-color middle grade graphic memoir for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Yehudi Mercado draws inspiration from his childhood struggle with his weight while finding friendship with his imaginary mascot, Chunky, as he navigates growing up in a working class Mexican-Jewish family.

Hudi needs to lose weight, according to his doctors. Concerned about the serious medical issue Hudi had when he was younger, his parents push him to try out for sports. Hudi would rather do anything else, but then he meets Chunky, his imaginary friend and mascot. Together, they decide to give baseball a shot.

As the only Mexican and Jewish kid in his neighborhood, Hudi has found the cheerleader he never had. Baseball doesn’t go well (unless getting hit by the ball counts), but the two friends have a great time drawing and making jokes. While Hudi’s parents keep trying to find the right sport for Hudi, Chunky encourages him to pursue his true love—comedy.

But when Hudi’s dad loses his job, it gets harder for Hudi to chart his own course, even with Chunky’s guidance. Can Chunky help Hudi stay true to himself or will this friendship strike out
* A TLA Maverick Graphic Novel of the Year
* Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year
* ALSC Graphic Novel Pick of the Year
* 2022-2023 Virginia Reads Middle Grade Book Winner
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By: Yehudi Mercado
Illustrated by: Yehudi Mercado
Imprint: Katherine Tegen Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 426g
ISBN: 9780062972781
ISBN 10: 0062972782
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 20 October 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Yehudi Mercado is a former pizza delivery driver and art director for Disney Interactive. He is currently a writer-artist-animator living in Los Angeles. His books include Sci-Fu, Hero Hotel, Rocket Salvage, and Fun Fun Fun World. He is currently show running the Hero Hotel podcast and writing and directing an original animated short for Nickelodeon. You can find him at www.supermercado.pizza. Yehudi Mercado is a former pizza delivery driver and art director for Disney Interactive. He is currently a writer-artist-animator living in Los Angeles. His books include Sci-Fu, Hero Hotel, Rocket Salvage, and Fun Fun Fun World. He is currently show running the Hero Hotel podcast and writing and directing an original animated short for Nickelodeon. You can find him at www.supermercado.pizza.

Reviews for Chunky (GN)

Hudi's a master at deflecting his shaky self-esteem with zingy one-liners. The digital artwork and sports scenarios play for laughs. Mercado notes in closing remarks, Being 'Chunky' isn't about being fat. Being Chunky is about feeling like you don't fit in. And that's a theme plenty of middle graders can relate to. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books