Saturday, January 17, 2026

Mamiachi & Me by Jolene Gutierrez and Dakota Gutierrez and Mirelle Ortega - ADVISABLE

Mamiachi & Me by Jolene Gutierrez and Dakota Gutierrez, illustrated by Mirelle Ortega. PICTURE BOOK Abrams Amulet, 2025. $19. 9781419767159 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

APPEALS TO: SOME 

Rosa is so proud of her Mami, she calls her Mamiachi because she plays in an all female Mariachi band. Today is the day Rosa gets to play her violin with them. She has practiced, she is ready, she even has the matching outfit, but she is worried! Is she ready? Will they like her? 

Back matter includes the history of women in Mariachi, a labeled illustration of the Trajes de Charro. I love that there is a lot of Spanish - some translated some contextual. Includes a glossary, bibliography and additional reading. The characters are Mexican.

Lisa Librarian  

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