SuitabookYaqui Delgado quiere darte una paliza
Meg Medina
- Reading
- Consider checking in after the scenes of physical assault and family violence. You could also discuss practical ways a young person might involve a trusted adult, without expecting them to manage harassment alone.
- Themes
- Harassment and asking for help: Piddy's harassment intensifies and affects her daily life; she has difficulty deciding whom to approach. The story's stated message supports seeking help from trusted adults rather than handling harassment alone.
- Identity and belonging: The reported reasons for Yaqui's hostility include claims that Piddy is not Latina enough, linked to her appearance, accent and school performance. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The violence is not limited to threats: an attack leaves Piddy bruised and partly undressed. The story also depicts a father assaulting a mother, and includes occasional English and Spanish swearing and teenage kissing.