The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants gets a revamp for the modern era in this excellent story surrounding four tweens, a book club, and a potentially magical bookstore. Pass to any middle-grade or young YA reader interested in realistic fiction with loads of heart. – Booklist, Starred Review

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants meets Mexikid in this heart-warming novel with illustrations about four friends and the magical bookstore that holds them together.

In The Chismosas Only Book Club, Cat, Sofia, Ana, and Mari are best friends. Nothing, nada, can break their bond. When Cat’s mom scolds them for their loud cackling at the bookstore, calling them a bunch of chismosas, the name sticks. Cat creates the The Chismosas Only Book Club, giving the girls a way to stay connected as they begin high school.

THE CHISMOSAS ONLY BOOK CLUB
by Laekan Zea Kemp; illustrated by Heidi Moreno

G.P. Putnam’s Sons BFYR | $18.99 | Ages 10 and up

ISBN: 9780593859766 (HC); 9780593859780

But ninth grade is hard, and it seems like no amount of conchas y libros y risas at Milagro’s Books, founded generations ago by Cat’s great-great-great-grandmother, can repair the ever-growing cracks in their friendship. But maybe the spirit of Milagro herself can . . .

Brimming with whimsy and heart, and woven with black-and-white graphic novel chapters, this enchanting book celebrates the magic of friendship, the embrace of ancestors, and the power of stories to hold us together.

Also available in Spanish, from Vintage Español.

“Readers will root for the girls as they navigate their challenges with heart, determination, and most importantly, each other. A nuanced and insightful portrayal of young teen friendship.” – Kirkus Reviews