Mel Valentine Vargas

Starting sophomore year at a brand new high school is stressful enough, but for Piedad Sanchez, things are about to get much worse. Before she even knows her way around the halls, Piddy learns a terrifying piece of news: a girl named Yaqui Delgado hates her and is planning to beat her up. The wildest part? Piddy has no idea who Yaqui is or what she supposedly did to make her so angry. Rumors swirl that Yaqui thinks Piddy is stuck-up and not Latina enough. At first, Piddy tries to focus on her own life, navigating a rocky relationship with her mom and searching for clues about the father she never met. But as the bullying escalates from whispered threats to inescapable harassment, avoiding Yaqui takes over her entire existence. Brought to life with dynamic illustrations, this powerful graphic novel pulls you into Piddy's desperate struggle to survive her sophomore year. You will feel every ounce of her anxiety and ultimate empowerment as she decides whether to run away or stand her ground.

One normal morning before school, Piddy Sanchez gets a terrifying message: a girl named Yaqui Delgado hates her and wants to beat her up. The craziest part is that Piddy has no idea who Yaqui is or what she could have possibly done to make her so angry. Rumor has it that Yaqui thinks Piddy is stuck-up, walks with too much attitude, and isn't Latin enough because of her good grades and white skin. At first, Piddy tries to ignore the threats. She is too busy trying to uncover secrets about the father she never met and balancing her honors classes with a weekend job at a local hair salon. But as Yaqui's harassment grows more intense, the fear starts to take over Piddy's entire life. You will be completely absorbed by this raw and honest story as Piddy is forced to stand her ground, discover her inner strength, and figure out exactly who she is.