About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling caught between different worlds, struggling to reconcile their cultural heritage with their American identity or feeling the weight of current events on their personal life. Call Me Iggy follows Ignacio, an Ohio teen navigating a first crush and his family's Colombian roots, all while being humorously haunted by the ghost of his grandfather who offers well meaning but terrible dating advice. Beyond the lighthearted ghost story, the book explores the complex reality of being Latino in America during a shifting political climate. It handles themes of immigration, belonging, and grief with a touch of magical realism that makes heavy topics accessible. It is an excellent choice for 12 to 18 year olds who are starting to look critically at the world around them while still dealing with the universal, messy emotions of high school and family expectations.
