Books Like Aniana del Mar Jumps In
Families who loved Aniana del Mar Jumps In by Jasminne Mendez often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Aniana del Mar Jumps In by Jasminne Mendez often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is facing a life-changing medical diagnosis or struggling to reconcile their personal passions with family expectations. It is a deeply moving novel in verse about twelve-year-old Aniana, a talented Dominican American swimmer who must navigate the onset of Juvenile Arthritis. The story explores the physical pain of chronic illness alongside the emotional weight of a mother's protective, yet stifling, grief over a past family tragedy in the water. It is a masterclass in resilience and bodily agency for middle-grade readers. Parents will appreciate how the book validates a child's right to participate in their own medical journey while offering a realistic look at family conflict and healing. It is particularly powerful for families looking to discuss how to move forward when life looks different than originally planned.
