49 pages • 1 hour read
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Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya centers on 12-year-old Emilia Rosa, a young girl with ADHD navigating school life in Georgia. As her Marine father returns from a warzone and her mother departs for a business trip, Emilia seeks understanding and connection within her family, confronts social complexities like immigration and redistricting, and embraces activism, learning to voice her beliefs despite difficulties. The story includes racism, bullying, and allusions to war trauma.
Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya is praised for its authentic and heartfelt portrayal of a young girl's struggles with ADHD and the complexities of family and community. The book's vivid characters and cultural richness are strong points. Some readers find the pacing uneven, but overall, it offers valuable insights into identity and resilience.
A reader who would enjoy Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya is typically a middle-grade student who appreciates heartfelt, realistic stories about family, friendship, and self-discovery. Comparable to those who enjoy Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming or R.J. Palacio's Wonder, they gravitate toward narratives dealing with personal growth and social issues.
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Lexile Level
680LChildren's Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Relationships: Family
Identity: Disability
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Mental Illness
Disability
Trauma / Abuse / Violence