{"product_id":"miguel-must-fight-9780316365093","title":"Miguel Must Fight!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"A thrilling mini-adventure\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003cbr\u003e ★ \"A positive message of creativity over warfare\" --\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this charming Spanish language story, a young artist in a family of sword fighters will put his passions to the test when a dragon attacks the village. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Miguel was like a paintbrush in a family of steely swords ... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e All his life, Miguel's familia told him he must fight! But his family's art of sword fighting never captivated him as much as the sway of his colored pencils did. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When his village is threatened by El Drag?n, Miguel must make a choice: will he stand with his familia and fight, or can he prove that the pencil is mightier than the sword? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With vibrant illustrations from award-winning artist Sara Palacios, this charming story of family tradition and self-discovery will inspire young readers to always follow their passions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamie Ofelia \u003c\/b\u003eis a biracial Latina woman who writes fiction and nonfiction stories for Latine kids so they can see themselves reflected as heroes in mainstream children's literature. She holds her master's degree in marriage and family therapy and is currently a stay-at-home mom living in Dallas, where she spends her days reading diverse picture books with her son. \u003ci\u003eMiguel Must Fight! \u003c\/i\u003eis her picture book debut. She invites you to visit her at JamieOfelia.com or follow her on Twitter @JamieOfelia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSara Palacios\u003c\/b\u003e is the Pura Belpré Award-winning artist of \u003ci\u003eMarisol McDonald Doesn't Match \u003c\/i\u003e\/ \u003ci\u003eMarisol McDonald no combina \u003c\/i\u003eby Monica Brown, and the illustrator of many books for children including Américas Award winner \u003ci\u003eBetween Us and Abuela \u003c\/i\u003eby Mitali Perkins, \u003ci\u003eLola Out Loud\u003c\/i\u003e by Jennifer Torres, and \u003ci\u003eA Way with Wild Things\u003c\/i\u003e by Larissa Theule. Sara graduated with a degree in graphic design and went on to earn BFA and MFA degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. A native of Mexico, Sara now lives in San Francisco. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Brown and Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50571356864786,"sku":"9780316365093","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6edf4b2d-b8f2-4c78-bd59-f6d3e327ed1f.jpg?v=1731964124","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/miguel-must-fight-9780316365093","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}