Butt Burger Alvarez: Valerie Killed a Betal!

In this series, Pablo Cienfuegos crafts a fantastic and insightful story of a boy of mixed heritage growing up in rural spaces. Luis, the main character keeps a diary that reads like the angsty stuff of middle school drama with crushes, kisses, and a killer on the loose. His world comes alive with vibrant intergenerational characters and a chase to solve a mystery. Cienfuegos superbly weaves thoughts, diary entries, and narrative with suspense and action to create a fun read for all ages.

Yesenia Navarrete Hunter Ph.D.

University of Oregon