Books Like What the Jaguar Told Her
Families who loved What the Jaguar Told Her by Alexandra V. Méndez 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 What the Jaguar Told Her by Alexandra V. Méndez 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 middle-schooler is grappling with a major life transition, such as a move to a new city or the illness of a beloved grandparent. It is especially suited for children who feel caught between two worlds or are struggling to find their voice in a new environment. The story follows Jade, an eighth grader who moves from Chicago to Atlanta, leaving behind her community and her ailing Abuela. Through magical encounters with a shapeshifting storyteller in the woods, Jade explores her Mexican heritage and finds the internal strength to face real-world tragedies, including the 9/11 attacks and her family's grief. It is a lyrical, sophisticated choice for ages 10 to 12 that validates the complexity of growing up while offering a hopeful, magical lens on cultural identity.
